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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.08, 614.70 and 404.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.08, 614.70 and 404.40 is: 603.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.08 : 614.70 = 404.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.08/614.70 = 404.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.08x = 614.70 × 404.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.08x = 248,584.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,584.68/412.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.24

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