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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.24, 834.16 and 408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.24, 834.16 and 408 is: 563.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.24 : 834.16 = 408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.24/834.16 = 408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.24x = 834.16 × 408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.24x = 340,337.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,337.28/604.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.25

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