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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.63, 911.79 and 402.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.63, 911.79 and 402.30 is: 603.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.63 : 911.79 = 402.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.63/911.79 = 402.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.63x = 911.79 × 402.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.63x = 366,813.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,813.12/607.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.68

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