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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.58, 835.38 and 409.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.58, 835.38 and 409.20 is: 564.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.58 : 835.38 = 409.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.58/835.38 = 409.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.58x = 835.38 × 409.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.58x = 341,837.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,837.50/605.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.48

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