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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.67, 614.39 and 399.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.67, 614.39 and 399.81 is: 599.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.67 : 614.39 = 399.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.67/614.39 = 399.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.67x = 614.39 × 399.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.67x = 245,637.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,637.27/409.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.61

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