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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.55, 910.71 and 402.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.55, 910.71 and 402.21 is: 602.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.55 : 910.71 = 402.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.55/910.71 = 402.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.55x = 910.71 × 402.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.55x = 366,296.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,296.67/607.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.91

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