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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.59, 834.39 and 408.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.59, 834.39 and 408.76 is: 563.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.59 : 834.39 = 408.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.59/834.39 = 408.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.59x = 834.39 × 408.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.59x = 341,065.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,065.26/605.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.19

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