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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.14, 832.73 and 407.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.14, 832.73 and 407.31 is: 561.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.14 : 832.73 = 407.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.14/832.73 = 407.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.14x = 832.73 × 407.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.14x = 339,177.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,177.22/604.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.42

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