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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.03, 611.75 and 402.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.03, 611.75 and 402.17 is: 604.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.03 : 611.75 = 402.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.03/611.75 = 402.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.03x = 611.75 × 402.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.03x = 246,025.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,025.44/407.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.45

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