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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.02, 832.71 and 407.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.02, 832.71 and 407.22 is: 561.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.02 : 832.71 = 407.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.02/832.71 = 407.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.02x = 832.71 × 407.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.02x = 339,096.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,096.17/604.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.40

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