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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.70, 608.85 and 379.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.70, 608.85 and 379.14 is: 570.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.70 : 608.85 = 379.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.70/608.85 = 379.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.70x = 608.85 × 379.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.70x = 230,839.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,839.39/404.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.40

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