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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.45, 833.79 and 407.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.45, 833.79 and 407.62 is: 562.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.45 : 833.79 = 407.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.45/833.79 = 407.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.45x = 833.79 × 407.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.45x = 339,869.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,869.48/604.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.28

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