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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.68, 908.82 and 400.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.68, 908.82 and 400.62 is: 600.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.68 : 908.82 = 400.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.68/908.82 = 400.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.68x = 908.82 × 400.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.68x = 364,091.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,091.47/606.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.14

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