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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.67, 610.08 and 390.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.67, 610.08 and 390.66 is: 584.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.67 : 610.08 = 390.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.67/610.08 = 390.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.67x = 610.08 × 390.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.67x = 238,333.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,333.85/407.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.62

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