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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.08, 913 and 404.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.08, 913 and 404.08 is: 605.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.08 : 913 = 404.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.08/913 = 404.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.08x = 913 × 404.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.08x = 368,925.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,925.04/609.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.71

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