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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.64, 908.52 and 461.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.64, 908.52 and 461.20 is: 690.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.64 : 908.52 = 461.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.64/908.52 = 461.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.64x = 908.52 × 461.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.64x = 419,009.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,009.42/606.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.71

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