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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.66, 908.31 and 400.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.66, 908.31 and 400.59 is: 599.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.66 : 908.31 = 400.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.66/908.31 = 400.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.66x = 908.31 × 400.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.66x = 363,859.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,859.90/606.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.78

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