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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.16, 835.62 and 409.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.16, 835.62 and 409.32 is: 565.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.16 : 835.62 = 409.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.16/835.62 = 409.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.16x = 835.62 × 409.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.16x = 342,035.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,035.98/605.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.20

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