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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.15, 908.28 and 400.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.15, 908.28 and 400.68 is: 600.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.15 : 908.28 = 400.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.15/908.28 = 400.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.15x = 908.28 × 400.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.15x = 363,929.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,929.63/606.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.40

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