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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.70, 620.89 and 400.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.70, 620.89 and 400.20 is: 600.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.70 : 620.89 = 400.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.70/620.89 = 400.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.70x = 620.89 × 400.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.70x = 248,479.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,479.18/413.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.63

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