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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.60, 908.38 and 485.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.60, 908.38 and 485.10 is: 726.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.60 : 908.38 = 485.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.60/908.38 = 485.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.60x = 908.38 × 485.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.60x = 440,655.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,655.14/606.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.43

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