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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.99, 835.29 and 408.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.99, 835.29 and 408.43 is: 563.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.99 : 835.29 = 408.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.99/835.29 = 408.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.99x = 835.29 × 408.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.99x = 341,151.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,151.28/604.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.90

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