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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.49, 834.27 and 408.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.49, 834.27 and 408.66 is: 563.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.49 : 834.27 = 408.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.49/834.27 = 408.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.49x = 834.27 × 408.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.49x = 340,932.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,932.78/605.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.07

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