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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.08, 605.21 and 398.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.08, 605.21 and 398.79 is: 594.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.08 : 605.21 = 398.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.08/605.21 = 398.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.08x = 605.21 × 398.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.08x = 241,349.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,349.70/406.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.34

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