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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.56, 835.12 and 409.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.56, 835.12 and 409.36 is: 564.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.56 : 835.12 = 409.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.56/835.12 = 409.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.56x = 835.12 × 409.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.56x = 341,864.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,864.72/605.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.54

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