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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.65, 908.70 and 442.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.65, 908.70 and 442.01 is: 662.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.65 : 908.70 = 442.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.65/908.70 = 442.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.65x = 908.70 × 442.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.65x = 401,649.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,649.94/606.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.08

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