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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.65, 911.55 and 402.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.65, 911.55 and 402.71 is: 603.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.65 : 911.55 = 402.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.65/911.55 = 402.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.65x = 911.55 × 402.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.65x = 367,087.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,087.25/608.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.12

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