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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.62, 903.03 and 406.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.62, 903.03 and 406.61 is: 610.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.62 : 903.03 = 406.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.62/903.03 = 406.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.62x = 903.03 × 406.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.62x = 367,181.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,181.03/601.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.32

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