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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.89, 910.32 and 401.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.89, 910.32 and 401.40 is: 602.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.89 : 910.32 = 401.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.89/910.32 = 401.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.89x = 910.32 × 401.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.89x = 365,402.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,402.45/606.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.10

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