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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.49, 909.21 and 514.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.49, 909.21 and 514.54 is: 771.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.49 : 909.21 = 514.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.49/909.21 = 514.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.49x = 909.21 × 514.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.49x = 467,824.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,824.91/606.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.36

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