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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.08, 912.42 and 403.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.08, 912.42 and 403.02 is: 603.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.08 : 912.42 = 403.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.08/912.42 = 403.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.08x = 912.42 × 403.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.08x = 367,725.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,725.42/609.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.74

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