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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.73, 834.20 and 407.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.73, 834.20 and 407.90 is: 562.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.73 : 834.20 = 407.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.73/834.20 = 407.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.73x = 834.20 × 407.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.73x = 340,263.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,263.97/604.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.68

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