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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.53, 911.99 and 404.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.53, 911.99 and 404.60 is: 605.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.53 : 911.99 = 404.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.53/911.99 = 404.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.53x = 911.99 × 404.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.53x = 368,987.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,987.61/609.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.37

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