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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.64, 835.56 and 408.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.64, 835.56 and 408.84 is: 564.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.64 : 835.56 = 408.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.64/835.56 = 408.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.64x = 835.56 × 408.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.64x = 341,610.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,610.35/605.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.05

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