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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.04, 835.62 and 409.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.04, 835.62 and 409.08 is: 564.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.04 : 835.62 = 409.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.04/835.62 = 409.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.04x = 835.62 × 409.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.04x = 341,835.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,835.43/605.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.98

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