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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.57, 835.26 and 406.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.57, 835.26 and 406.31 is: 560.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.57 : 835.26 = 406.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.57/835.26 = 406.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.57x = 835.26 × 406.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.57x = 339,370.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,370.31/605.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.42

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