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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.56, 613.62 and 400.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.56, 613.62 and 400.92 is: 600.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.56 : 613.62 = 400.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.56/613.62 = 400.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.56x = 613.62 × 400.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.56x = 246,012.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,012.53/409.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.68

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