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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.36, 833.70 and 408.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.36, 833.70 and 408.16 is: 563.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.36 : 833.70 = 408.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.36/833.70 = 408.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.36x = 833.70 × 408.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.36x = 340,282.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,282.99/604.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.05

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