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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.98, 909.48 and 424.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.98, 909.48 and 424.58 is: 636.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.98 : 909.48 = 424.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.98/909.48 = 424.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.98x = 909.48 × 424.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.98x = 386,147.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,147.02/606.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.18

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