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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.42, 908.11 and 407.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.42, 908.11 and 407.30 is: 610.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.42 : 908.11 = 407.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.42/908.11 = 407.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.42x = 908.11 × 407.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.42x = 369,874.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,874.46/605.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.94

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