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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604, 833.92 and 405.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604, 833.92 and 405.12 is: 559.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604 : 833.92 = 405.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604/833.92 = 405.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604x = 833.92 × 405.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604x = 337,837.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,837.67/604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.33

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