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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.27, 834.57 and 407.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.27, 834.57 and 407.44 is: 562.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.27 : 834.57 = 407.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.27/834.57 = 407.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.27x = 834.57 × 407.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.27x = 340,038.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,038.24/604.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.72

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