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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.68, 834.18 and 408.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.68, 834.18 and 408.12 is: 563.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.68 : 834.18 = 408.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.68/834.18 = 408.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.68x = 834.18 × 408.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.68x = 340,445.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,445.54/604.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.02

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