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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.14, 912.15 and 402.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.14, 912.15 and 402.94 is: 604.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.14 : 912.15 = 402.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.14/912.15 = 402.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.14x = 912.15 × 402.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.14x = 367,541.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,541.72/608.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.37

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