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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.23, 833.58 and 408.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.23, 833.58 and 408.21 is: 563.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.23 : 833.58 = 408.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.23/833.58 = 408.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.23x = 833.58 × 408.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.23x = 340,275.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,275.69/604.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.16

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