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Prime factorization 23 × 3 × 17
Step size 2.94118 ¢ 
Fifth 239\408 (702.941 ¢)
Semitones (A1:m2) 41:29 (120.6 ¢ : 85.29 ¢)
Dual sharp fifth 239\408 (702.941 ¢)
Dual flat fifth 238\408 (700 ¢) (→ 7\12)
Dual major 2nd 69\408 (202.941 ¢) (→ 23\136)
Consistency limit 3
Distinct consistency limit 3

408edo divides the octave into 408 steps of 2.9411 cents. It is inconsistent in the 5-limit, and mainly notable for being the optimal patent val for Argent Temperament, following after 169edo, 70edo, 29edo and 12edo. It's factors are 2^3, 3 & 17. Script error: No such module "primes_in_edo".