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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.48, 833.61 and 405.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.48, 833.61 and 405.76 is: 559.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.48 : 833.61 = 405.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.48/833.61 = 405.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.48x = 833.61 × 405.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.48x = 338,245.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,245.59/604.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.56

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