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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.32, 610.08 and 397.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.32, 610.08 and 397.44 is: 596.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.32 : 610.08 = 397.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.32/610.08 = 397.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.32x = 610.08 × 397.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.32x = 242,470.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,470.20/406.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.75

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