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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.92, 615.49 and 403.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.92, 615.49 and 403.85 is: 606.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.92 : 615.49 = 403.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.92/615.49 = 403.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.92x = 615.49 × 403.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.92x = 248,565.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,565.64/409.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.38

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