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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.13, 912.54 and 402.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.13, 912.54 and 402.81 is: 604.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.13 : 912.54 = 402.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.13/912.54 = 402.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.13x = 912.54 × 402.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.13x = 367,580.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,580.24/608.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.44

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