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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.44, 910.90 and 402.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.44, 910.90 and 402.40 is: 602.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.44 : 910.90 = 402.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.44/910.90 = 402.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.44x = 910.90 × 402.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.44x = 366,546.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,546.16/608.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.44

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