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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.01, 834.44 and 405.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.01, 834.44 and 405.77 is: 559.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.01 : 834.44 = 405.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.01/834.44 = 405.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.01x = 834.44 × 405.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.01x = 338,593.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,593.82/605.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.65

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