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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.79, 908.03 and 400.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.79, 908.03 and 400.67 is: 601.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.79 : 908.03 = 400.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.79/908.03 = 400.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.79x = 908.03 × 400.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.79x = 363,820.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,820.38/604.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.56

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