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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.60, 907.82 and 421.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.60, 907.82 and 421.56 is: 630.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.60 : 907.82 = 421.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.60/907.82 = 421.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.60x = 907.82 × 421.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.60x = 382,700.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,700.60/606.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.89

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