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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.52, 610.56 and 397.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.52, 610.56 and 397.44 is: 595.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.52 : 610.56 = 397.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.52/610.56 = 397.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.52x = 610.56 × 397.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.52x = 242,660.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,660.97/407.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.46

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