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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.26, 834.12 and 408.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.26, 834.12 and 408.35 is: 563.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.26 : 834.12 = 408.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.26/834.12 = 408.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.26x = 834.12 × 408.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.26x = 340,614.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,614.99/604.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.69

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