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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.88, 613.88 and 400.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.88, 613.88 and 400.76 is: 600.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.88 : 613.88 = 400.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.88/613.88 = 400.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.88x = 613.88 × 400.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.88x = 246,018.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,018.55/409.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.22

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