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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.49, 911.63 and 402.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.49, 911.63 and 402.95 is: 603.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.49 : 911.63 = 402.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.49/911.63 = 402.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.49x = 911.63 × 402.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.49x = 367,344.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,344.59/608.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.70

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