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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.51, 907.34 and 508.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.51, 907.34 and 508.86 is: 761.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.51 : 907.34 = 508.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.51/907.34 = 508.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.51x = 907.34 × 508.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.51x = 461,706.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,706.49/606.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.25

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