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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.58, 908.46 and 362.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.58, 908.46 and 362.57 is: 543.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.58 : 908.46 = 362.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.58/908.46 = 362.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.58x = 908.46 × 362.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.58x = 329,378.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,378.07/606.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.01

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