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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.61, 906.91 and 400.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.61, 906.91 and 400.47 is: 600.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.61 : 906.91 = 400.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.61/906.91 = 400.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.61x = 906.91 × 400.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.61x = 363,189.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,189.25/604.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.71

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