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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.20, 908.11 and 400.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.20, 908.11 and 400.14 is: 599.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.20 : 908.11 = 400.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.20/908.11 = 400.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.20x = 908.11 × 400.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.20x = 363,371.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,371.14/606.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.42

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