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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.49, 835.29 and 409.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.49, 835.29 and 409.07 is: 564.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.49 : 835.29 = 409.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.49/835.29 = 409.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.49x = 835.29 × 409.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.49x = 341,687.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,687.90/605.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.32

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