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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.92, 610.44 and 404.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.92, 610.44 and 404.08 is: 604.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.92 : 610.44 = 404.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.92/610.44 = 404.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.92x = 610.44 × 404.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.92x = 246,666.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,666.60/407.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.69

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