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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.41, 909.74 and 401.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.41, 909.74 and 401.69 is: 601.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.41 : 909.74 = 401.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.41/909.74 = 401.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.41x = 909.74 × 401.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.41x = 365,436.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,436.74/607.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.63

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