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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.42, 913.46 and 401.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.42, 913.46 and 401.10 is: 601.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.42 : 913.46 = 401.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.42/913.46 = 401.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.42x = 913.46 × 401.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.42x = 366,388.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,388.81/609.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.21

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