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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.86, 907.28 and 400.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.86, 907.28 and 400.72 is: 601.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.86 : 907.28 = 400.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.86/907.28 = 400.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.86x = 907.28 × 400.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.86x = 363,566.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,566.24/604.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.08

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