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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.62, 840.30 and 401.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.62, 840.30 and 401.74 is: 554.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.62 : 840.30 = 401.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.62/840.30 = 401.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.62x = 840.30 × 401.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.62x = 337,582.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,582.12/608.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.67

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