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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.36, 835.80 and 408.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.36, 835.80 and 408.80 is: 564.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.36 : 835.80 = 408.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.36/835.80 = 408.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.36x = 835.80 × 408.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.36x = 341,675.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,675.04/605.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.42

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