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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.42, 908.70 and 362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.42, 908.70 and 362.64 is: 543.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.42 : 908.70 = 362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.42/908.70 = 362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.42x = 908.70 × 362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.42x = 329,530.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,530.97/606.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.40

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