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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.02, 908.35 and 400.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.02, 908.35 and 400.73 is: 600.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.02 : 908.35 = 400.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.02/908.35 = 400.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.02x = 908.35 × 400.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.02x = 364,003.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,003.10/606.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.65

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