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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.69, 833.87 and 405.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.69, 833.87 and 405.58 is: 559.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.69 : 833.87 = 405.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.69/833.87 = 405.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.69x = 833.87 × 405.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.69x = 338,198.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,198.97/604.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.29

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