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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.48, 909.98 and 390.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.48, 909.98 and 390.48 is: 585.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.48 : 909.98 = 390.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.48/909.98 = 390.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.48x = 909.98 × 390.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.48x = 355,328.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,328.99/606.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.89

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