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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.86, 909.70 and 386.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.86, 909.70 and 386.80 is: 579.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.86 : 909.70 = 386.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.86/909.70 = 386.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.86x = 909.70 × 386.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.86x = 351,868.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,868.72/606.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.82

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