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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.57, 908.82 and 386.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.57, 908.82 and 386.67 is: 579.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.57 : 908.82 = 386.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.57/908.82 = 386.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.57x = 908.82 × 386.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.57x = 351,413.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,413.43/606.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.35

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