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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.48, 608.25 and 377.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.48, 608.25 and 377.44 is: 563.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.48 : 608.25 = 377.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.48/608.25 = 377.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.48x = 608.25 × 377.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.48x = 229,577.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,577.77/407.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.42

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