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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.23, 912.35 and 404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.23, 912.35 and 404.10 is: 606.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.23 : 912.35 = 404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.23/912.35 = 404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.23x = 912.35 × 404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.23x = 368,680.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,680.64/608.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.15

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