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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.74, 908.55 and 509.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.74, 908.55 and 509.01 is: 762.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.74 : 908.55 = 509.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.74/908.55 = 509.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.74x = 908.55 × 509.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.74x = 462,461.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,461.04/606.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.21

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