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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.92, 613.99 and 402.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.92, 613.99 and 402.85 is: 604.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.92 : 613.99 = 402.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.92/613.99 = 402.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.92x = 613.99 × 402.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.92x = 247,345.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,345.87/408.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.88

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