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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.63, 913.04 and 400.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.63, 913.04 and 400.46 is: 600.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.63 : 913.04 = 400.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.63/913.04 = 400.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.63x = 913.04 × 400.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.63x = 365,629.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,629.43/608.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.75

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