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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.72, 607.68 and 403.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.72, 607.68 and 403.02 is: 603.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.72 : 607.68 = 403.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.72/607.68 = 403.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.72x = 607.68 × 403.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.72x = 244,907.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,907.19/405.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.64

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