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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.72, 835.70 and 409.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.72, 835.70 and 409.44 is: 564.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.72 : 835.70 = 409.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.72/835.70 = 409.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.72x = 835.70 × 409.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.72x = 342,169.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,169.01/605.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.90

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