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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.05, 833.58 and 407.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.05, 833.58 and 407.82 is: 562.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.05 : 833.58 = 407.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.05/833.58 = 407.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.05x = 833.58 × 407.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.05x = 339,950.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,950.60/604.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.79

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