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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.08, 835.70 and 408.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.08, 835.70 and 408.25 is: 563.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.08 : 835.70 = 408.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.08/835.70 = 408.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.08x = 835.70 × 408.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.08x = 341,174.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,174.53/605.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.85

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