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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.22, 609.32 and 397.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.22, 609.32 and 397.10 is: 595.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.22 : 609.32 = 397.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.22/609.32 = 397.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.22x = 609.32 × 397.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.22x = 241,963.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,963.49/406.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.65

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