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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.55, 909.99 and 277.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.55, 909.99 and 277.57 is: 416.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.55 : 909.99 = 277.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.55/909.99 = 277.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.55x = 909.99 × 277.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.55x = 252,585.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,585.92/606.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.43

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