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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.68, 607.68 and 396.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.68, 607.68 and 396.80 is: 594.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.68 : 607.68 = 396.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.68/607.68 = 396.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.68x = 607.68 × 396.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.68x = 241,127.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,127.42/405.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.38

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