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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.44, 909.40 and 401.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.44, 909.40 and 401.40 is: 600.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.44 : 909.40 = 401.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.44/909.40 = 401.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.44x = 909.40 × 401.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.44x = 365,033.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,033.16/607.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.94

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