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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.88, 610.38 and 406.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.88, 610.38 and 406.92 is: 608.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.88 : 610.38 = 406.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.88/610.38 = 406.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.88x = 610.38 × 406.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.88x = 248,375.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,375.83/407.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.94

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