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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.59, 833.01 and 407.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.59, 833.01 and 407.76 is: 561.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.59 : 833.01 = 407.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.59/833.01 = 407.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.59x = 833.01 × 407.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.59x = 339,668.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,668.16/604.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.82

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