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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.07, 908.50 and 401.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.07, 908.50 and 401.07 is: 601.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.07 : 908.50 = 401.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.07/908.50 = 401.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.07x = 908.50 × 401.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.07x = 364,372.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,372.10/606.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.20

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