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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.10, 911.11 and 403.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.10, 911.11 and 403.05 is: 603.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.10 : 911.11 = 403.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.10/911.11 = 403.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.10x = 911.11 × 403.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.10x = 367,222.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,222.89/608.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.89

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