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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.03, 912.38 and 402.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.03, 912.38 and 402.99 is: 603.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.03 : 912.38 = 402.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.03/912.38 = 402.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.03x = 912.38 × 402.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.03x = 367,673.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,673.44/609.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.71

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