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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.52, 835.08 and 408.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.52, 835.08 and 408.66 is: 563.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.52 : 835.08 = 408.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.52/835.08 = 408.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.52x = 835.08 × 408.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.52x = 341,263.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,263.79/605.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.59

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