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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.94, 608.58 and 396.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.94, 608.58 and 396.93 is: 596.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.94 : 608.58 = 396.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.94/608.58 = 396.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.94x = 608.58 × 396.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.94x = 241,563.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,563.66/404.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.54

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