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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.16, 833.80 and 408.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.16, 833.80 and 408.08 is: 563.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.16 : 833.80 = 408.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.16/833.80 = 408.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.16x = 833.80 × 408.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.16x = 340,257.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,257.10/604.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.19

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