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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.05, 609.39 and 403.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.05, 609.39 and 403.02 is: 604.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.05 : 609.39 = 403.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.05/609.39 = 403.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.05x = 609.39 × 403.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.05x = 245,596.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,596.36/406.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.84

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