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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.64, 908.40 and 540.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.64, 908.40 and 540.52 is: 809.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.64 : 908.40 = 540.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.64/908.40 = 540.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.64x = 908.40 × 540.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.64x = 491,008.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,008.37/606.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.39

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