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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.39, 613.60 and 404.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.39, 613.60 and 404.82 is: 606.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.39 : 613.60 = 404.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.39/613.60 = 404.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.39x = 613.60 × 404.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.39x = 248,396.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,396.54/409.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.75

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