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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.48, 835.14 and 409.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.48, 835.14 and 409.16 is: 564.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.48 : 835.14 = 409.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.48/835.14 = 409.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.48x = 835.14 × 409.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.48x = 341,705.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,705.88/605.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.36

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