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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.48, 912.92 and 404.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.48, 912.92 and 404.16 is: 605.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.48 : 912.92 = 404.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.48/912.92 = 404.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.48x = 912.92 × 404.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.48x = 368,965.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,965.75/609.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.38

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