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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.65, 908.69 and 342.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.65, 908.69 and 342.80 is: 513.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.65 : 908.69 = 342.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.65/908.69 = 342.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.65x = 908.69 × 342.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.65x = 311,498.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,498.93/606.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.47

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