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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.90, 850.20 and 606.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.90, 850.20 and 606.90 is: 850.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.90 : 850.20 = 606.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.90/850.20 = 606.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.90x = 850.20 × 606.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.90x = 515,986.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,986.38/606.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.20

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