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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.18, 608.61 and 400.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.18, 608.61 and 400.89 is: 597.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.18 : 608.61 = 400.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.18/608.61 = 400.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.18x = 608.61 × 400.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.18x = 243,985.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,985.66/408.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.74

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