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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.99, 836.52 and 409.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.99, 836.52 and 409.77 is: 565.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.99 : 836.52 = 409.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.99/836.52 = 409.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.99x = 836.52 × 409.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.99x = 342,776.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,776.62/605.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.65

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