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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.75, 613.35 and 405.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.75, 613.35 and 405.69 is: 608.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.75 : 613.35 = 405.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.75/613.35 = 405.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.75x = 613.35 × 405.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.75x = 248,829.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,829.96/408.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.76

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