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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400.90, 605.11 and 400.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400.90, 605.11 and 400.90 is: 605.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400.90 : 605.11 = 400.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400.90/605.11 = 400.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400.90x = 605.11 × 400.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400.90x = 242,588.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,588.60/400.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.11

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