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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.79, 908.36 and 411.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.79, 908.36 and 411.98 is: 616.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.79 : 908.36 = 411.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.79/908.36 = 411.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.79x = 908.36 × 411.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.79x = 374,224.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,224.09/606.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.73

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