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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.90, 613.33 and 384.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.90, 613.33 and 384.82 is: 577.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.90 : 613.33 = 384.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.90/613.33 = 384.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.90x = 613.33 × 384.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.90x = 236,019.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,019.73/408.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.21

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