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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.32, 611.32 and 404.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.32, 611.32 and 404.28 is: 606.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.32 : 611.32 = 404.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.32/611.32 = 404.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.32x = 611.32 × 404.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.32x = 247,144.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,144.45/407.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.76

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