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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.50, 911.25 and 402.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.50, 911.25 and 402.02 is: 603.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.50 : 911.25 = 402.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.50/911.25 = 402.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.50x = 911.25 × 402.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.50x = 366,340.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,340.73/607.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.03

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