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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.88, 915.17 and 404.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.88, 915.17 and 404.56 is: 607.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.88 : 915.17 = 404.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.88/915.17 = 404.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.88x = 915.17 × 404.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.88x = 370,241.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,241.18/609.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.07

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