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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.29, 614.54 and 402

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.29, 614.54 and 402 is: 603.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.29 : 614.54 = 402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.29/614.54 = 402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.29x = 614.54 × 402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.29x = 247,045.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,045.08/409.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.59

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