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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.06, 1,348.89 and 406.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.06, 1,348.89 and 406.11 is: 608.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.06 : 1,348.89 = 406.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.06/1,348.89 = 406.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.06x = 1,348.89 × 406.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.06x = 547,797.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,797.72/900.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.62

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