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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.53, 836.35 and 409.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.53, 836.35 and 409.70 is: 564.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.53 : 836.35 = 409.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.53/836.35 = 409.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.53x = 836.35 × 409.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.53x = 342,653.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,653.66/606.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.94

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