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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.92, 608.94 and 403.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.92, 608.94 and 403.08 is: 603.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.92 : 608.94 = 403.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.92/608.94 = 403.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.92x = 608.94 × 403.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.92x = 245,451.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,451.54/406.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.19

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