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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.70, 908.85 and 412.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.70, 908.85 and 412.30 is: 617.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.70 : 908.85 = 412.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.70/908.85 = 412.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.70x = 908.85 × 412.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.70x = 374,718.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,718.86/606.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.63

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