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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.60, 909.90 and 412.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.60, 909.90 and 412.20 is: 618.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.60 : 909.90 = 412.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.60/909.90 = 412.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.60x = 909.90 × 412.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.60x = 375,060.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,060.78/606.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.30

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