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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.88, 836.43 and 407.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.88, 836.43 and 407.75 is: 562.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.88 : 836.43 = 407.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.88/836.43 = 407.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.88x = 836.43 × 407.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.88x = 341,057.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,057.19/605.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.91

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