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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.30, 612.45 and 405.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.30, 612.45 and 405.60 is: 608.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.30 : 612.45 = 405.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.30/612.45 = 405.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.30x = 612.45 × 405.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.30x = 248,409.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,409.72/408.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.40

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