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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.94, 834.03 and 408.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.94, 834.03 and 408.65 is: 563.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.94 : 834.03 = 408.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.94/834.03 = 408.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.94x = 834.03 × 408.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.94x = 340,822.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,822.19/604.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.40

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