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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.29, 907.28 and 400.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.29, 907.28 and 400.17 is: 600.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.29 : 907.28 = 400.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.29/907.28 = 400.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.29x = 907.28 × 400.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.29x = 363,064.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,064.24/604.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.81

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