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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.64, 613.97 and 405.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.64, 613.97 and 405.07 is: 607.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.64 : 613.97 = 405.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.64/613.97 = 405.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.64x = 613.97 × 405.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.64x = 248,701.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,701.84/409.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.13

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