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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.21, 604.45 and 404.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.21, 604.45 and 404.84 is: 602.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.21 : 604.45 = 404.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.21/604.45 = 404.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.21x = 604.45 × 404.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.21x = 244,705.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,705.54/406.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.41

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