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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.28, 835.95 and 408.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.28, 835.95 and 408.45 is: 564.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.28 : 835.95 = 408.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.28/835.95 = 408.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.28x = 835.95 × 408.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.28x = 341,443.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,443.78/605.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.11

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