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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.78, 909.45 and 433.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.78, 909.45 and 433.26 is: 649.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.78 : 909.45 = 433.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.78/909.45 = 433.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.78x = 909.45 × 433.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.78x = 394,028.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,028.31/606.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.38

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