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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.36, 835.80 and 409.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.36, 835.80 and 409.53 is: 564.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.36 : 835.80 = 409.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.36/835.80 = 409.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.36x = 835.80 × 409.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.36x = 342,278.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,278.95/606.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.49

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