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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.06, 901.80 and 406.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.06, 901.80 and 406.40 is: 608.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.06 : 901.80 = 406.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.06/901.80 = 406.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.06x = 901.80 × 406.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.06x = 366,491.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,491.52/602.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.73

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