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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.29, 613.04 and 401.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.29, 613.04 and 401.00 is: 602.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.29 : 613.04 = 401.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.29/613.04 = 401.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.29x = 613.04 × 401.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.29x = 245,823.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,823.97/408.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.09

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