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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.38, 835.60 and 409.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.38, 835.60 and 409.14 is: 564.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.38 : 835.60 = 409.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.38/835.60 = 409.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.38x = 835.60 × 409.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.38x = 341,877.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,877.38/605.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.73

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