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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.35, 834.41 and 408.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.35, 834.41 and 408.52 is: 563.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.35 : 834.41 = 408.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.35/834.41 = 408.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.35x = 834.41 × 408.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.35x = 340,873.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,873.17/605.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.10

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