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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.89, 908.71 and 499.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.89, 908.71 and 499.16 is: 747.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.89 : 908.71 = 499.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.89/908.71 = 499.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.89x = 908.71 × 499.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.89x = 453,591.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,591.68/606.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.40

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