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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.86, 908.78 and 401.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.86, 908.78 and 401.72 is: 602.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.86 : 908.78 = 401.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.86/908.78 = 401.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.86x = 908.78 × 401.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.86x = 365,075.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,075.10/605.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.57

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