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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.03, 834.99 and 408.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.03, 834.99 and 408.20 is: 563.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.03 : 834.99 = 408.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.03/834.99 = 408.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.03x = 834.99 × 408.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.03x = 340,842.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,842.92/605.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.35

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