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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.34, 838.28 and 408.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.34, 838.28 and 408.20 is: 563.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.34 : 838.28 = 408.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.34/838.28 = 408.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.34x = 838.28 × 408.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.34x = 342,182.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,182.73/607.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.41

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