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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.99, 835.14 and 408.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.99, 835.14 and 408.76 is: 564.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.99 : 835.14 = 408.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.99/835.14 = 408.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.99x = 835.14 × 408.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.99x = 341,375.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,375.97/604.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.27

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