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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.15, 911.43 and 404.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.15, 911.43 and 404.22 is: 604.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.15 : 911.43 = 404.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.15/911.43 = 404.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.15x = 911.43 × 404.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.15x = 368,418.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,418.23/609.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.81

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