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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.42, 910.85 and 530.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.42, 910.85 and 530.18 is: 796.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.42 : 910.85 = 530.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.42/910.85 = 530.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.42x = 910.85 × 530.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.42x = 482,914.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,914.45/606.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.34

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