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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.63, 912.41 and 402.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.63, 912.41 and 402.77 is: 603.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.63 : 912.41 = 402.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.63/912.41 = 402.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.63x = 912.41 × 402.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.63x = 367,484.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,484.80/608.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.80

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