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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.64, 916.68 and 403.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.64, 916.68 and 403.00 is: 603.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.64 : 916.68 = 403.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.64/916.68 = 403.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.64x = 916.68 × 403.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.64x = 369,421.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,421.26/611.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.98

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