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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.06, 904.81 and 606.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.06, 904.81 and 606.01 is: 901.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.06 : 904.81 = 606.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.06/904.81 = 606.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.06x = 904.81 × 606.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.06x = 548,323.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,323.91/608.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.76

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