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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.49, 606.75 and 392.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.49, 606.75 and 392.94 is: 589.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.49 : 606.75 = 392.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.49/606.75 = 392.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.49x = 606.75 × 392.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.49x = 238,416.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,416.35/404.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.42

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