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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.04, 833.70 and 407.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.04, 833.70 and 407.88 is: 562.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.04 : 833.70 = 407.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.04/833.70 = 407.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.04x = 833.70 × 407.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.04x = 340,049.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,049.56/604.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.96

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