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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.85, 607.50 and 401.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.85, 607.50 and 401.76 is: 602.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.85 : 607.50 = 401.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.85/607.50 = 401.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.85x = 607.50 × 401.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.85x = 244,069.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,069.20/404.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.87

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