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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.87, 607.46 and 402.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.87, 607.46 and 402.44 is: 603.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.87 : 607.46 = 402.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.87/607.46 = 402.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.87x = 607.46 × 402.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.87x = 244,466.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,466.20/404.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.81

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