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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.17, 833.49 and 407.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.17, 833.49 and 407.61 is: 562.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.17 : 833.49 = 407.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.17/833.49 = 407.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.17x = 833.49 × 407.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.17x = 339,738.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,738.86/604.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.32

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