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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.83, 835.35 and 408

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.83, 835.35 and 408 is: 563.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.83 : 835.35 = 408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.83/835.35 = 408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.83x = 835.35 × 408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.83x = 340,820.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,820.76/604.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.50

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