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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.99, 612.50 and 406.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.99, 612.50 and 406.37 is: 610.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.99 : 612.50 = 406.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.99/612.50 = 406.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.99x = 612.50 × 406.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.99x = 248,901.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,901.12/407.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.06

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