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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.20, 911.18 and 402.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.20, 911.18 and 402.16 is: 603.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.20 : 911.18 = 402.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.20/911.18 = 402.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.20x = 911.18 × 402.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.20x = 366,440.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,440.15/607.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.49

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