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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.90, 835.88 and 409.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.90, 835.88 and 409.44 is: 564.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.90 : 835.88 = 409.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.90/835.88 = 409.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.90x = 835.88 × 409.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.90x = 342,242.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,242.71/605.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.85

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