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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.46, 908.85 and 533.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.46, 908.85 and 533.16 is: 798.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.46 : 908.85 = 533.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.46/908.85 = 533.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.46x = 908.85 × 533.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.46x = 484,557.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,557.41/606.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.99

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