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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.48, 908.43 and 401.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.48, 908.43 and 401.14 is: 600.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.48 : 908.43 = 401.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.48/908.43 = 401.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.48x = 908.43 × 401.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.48x = 364,407.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,407.61/606.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.86

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