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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.13, 838.16 and 409

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.13, 838.16 and 409 is: 564.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.13 : 838.16 = 409 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.13/838.16 = 409/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.13x = 838.16 × 409
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.13x = 342,807.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,807.44/607.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.64

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