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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.53, 908.51 and 342.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.53, 908.51 and 342.68 is: 513.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.53 : 908.51 = 342.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.53/908.51 = 342.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.53x = 908.51 × 342.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.53x = 311,321.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,321.95/606.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.29

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