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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.48, 908.04 and 421.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.48, 908.04 and 421.96 is: 631.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.48 : 908.04 = 421.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.48/908.04 = 421.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.48x = 908.04 × 421.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.48x = 383,156.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,156.56/606.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.77

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