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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.63, 604.50 and 396.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.63, 604.50 and 396.07 is: 593.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.63 : 604.50 = 396.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.63/604.50 = 396.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.63x = 604.50 × 396.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.63x = 239,424.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,424.32/403.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.18

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