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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.01, 912.01 and 402.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.01, 912.01 and 402.53 is: 603.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.01 : 912.01 = 402.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.01/912.01 = 402.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.01x = 912.01 × 402.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.01x = 367,111.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,111.39/608.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.79

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