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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.66, 909.34 and 398.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.66, 909.34 and 398.35 is: 597.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.66 : 909.34 = 398.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.66/909.34 = 398.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.66x = 909.34 × 398.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.66x = 362,232.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,232.32/606.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.09

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