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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.48, 906.93 and 400.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.48, 906.93 and 400.14 is: 599.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.48 : 906.93 = 400.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.48/906.93 = 400.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.48x = 906.93 × 400.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.48x = 362,898.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,898.97/605.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.36

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