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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.48, 911.82 and 424.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.48, 911.82 and 424.64 is: 638.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.48 : 911.82 = 424.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.48/911.82 = 424.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.48x = 911.82 × 424.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.48x = 387,195.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,195.24/606.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.43

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