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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.38, 833.79 and 407.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.38, 833.79 and 407.55 is: 562.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.38 : 833.79 = 407.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.38/833.79 = 407.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.38x = 833.79 × 407.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.38x = 339,811.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,811.11/604.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.25

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