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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.87, 908.73 and 386.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.87, 908.73 and 386.82 is: 579.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.87 : 908.73 = 386.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.87/908.73 = 386.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.87x = 908.73 × 386.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.87x = 351,514.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,514.94/606.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.23

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