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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.79, 912 and 402.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.79, 912 and 402.75 is: 603.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.79 : 912 = 402.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.79/912 = 402.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.79x = 912 × 402.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.79x = 367,308
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,308/608.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.34

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