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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.52, 911.94 and 402.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.52, 911.94 and 402.54 is: 603.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.52 : 911.94 = 402.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.52/911.94 = 402.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.52x = 911.94 × 402.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.52x = 367,092.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,092.33/608.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.25

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