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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.71, 835.95 and 409.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.71, 835.95 and 409.69 is: 565.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.71 : 835.95 = 409.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.71/835.95 = 409.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.71x = 835.95 × 409.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.71x = 342,480.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,480.36/605.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.42

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