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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.80, 908.70 and 411.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.80, 908.70 and 411.40 is: 617.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.80 : 908.70 = 411.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.80/908.70 = 411.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.80x = 908.70 × 411.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.80x = 373,839.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,839.18/605.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.10

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