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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.96, 908.42 and 418.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.96, 908.42 and 418.86 is: 626.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.96 : 908.42 = 418.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.96/908.42 = 418.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.96x = 908.42 × 418.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.96x = 380,498.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,498.71/606.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.89

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