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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.70, 913.38 and 403.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.70, 913.38 and 403.36 is: 605.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.70 : 913.38 = 403.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.70/913.38 = 403.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.70x = 913.38 × 403.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.70x = 368,422.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,422.30/608.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.26

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