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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.70, 834.43 and 408.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.70, 834.43 and 408.47 is: 563.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.70 : 834.43 = 408.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.70/834.43 = 408.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.70x = 834.43 × 408.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.70x = 340,840.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,840.69/604.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.66

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