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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.56, 613.62 and 391.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.56, 613.62 and 391.93 is: 588.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.56 : 613.62 = 391.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.56/613.62 = 391.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.56x = 613.62 × 391.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.56x = 240,494.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,494.55/408.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.64

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