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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.38, 834.22 and 408.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.38, 834.22 and 408.14 is: 563.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.38 : 834.22 = 408.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.38/834.22 = 408.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.38x = 834.22 × 408.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.38x = 340,478.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,478.55/604.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.35

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