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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.88, 902.32 and 406.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.88, 902.32 and 406.48 is: 610.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.88 : 902.32 = 406.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.88/902.32 = 406.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.88x = 902.32 × 406.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.88x = 366,775.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,775.03/600.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.40

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