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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.19, 834.86 and 408.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.19, 834.86 and 408.36 is: 563.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.19 : 834.86 = 408.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.19/834.86 = 408.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.19x = 834.86 × 408.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.19x = 340,921.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,921.39/605.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.33

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