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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.64, 606.06 and 398.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.64, 606.06 and 398.54 is: 593.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.64 : 606.06 = 398.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.64/606.06 = 398.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.64x = 606.06 × 398.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.64x = 241,540.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,540.67/406.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.99

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