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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.73, 909.42 and 398.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.73, 909.42 and 398.25 is: 596.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.73 : 909.42 = 398.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.73/909.42 = 398.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.73x = 909.42 × 398.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.73x = 362,176.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,176.52/606.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.93

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