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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.62, 611.08 and 395.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.62, 611.08 and 395.42 is: 594.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.62 : 611.08 = 395.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.62/611.08 = 395.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.62x = 611.08 × 395.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.62x = 241,629.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,629.21/406.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.24

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