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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.72, 610.31 and 404.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.72, 610.31 and 404.43 is: 603.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.72 : 610.31 = 404.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.72/610.31 = 404.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.72x = 610.31 × 404.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.72x = 246,827.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,827.67/408.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.90

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