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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.65, 606.08 and 404.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.65, 606.08 and 404.65 is: 606.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.65 : 606.08 = 404.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.65/606.08 = 404.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.65x = 606.08 × 404.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.65x = 245,248.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,248.25/404.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.08

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