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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.48, 837.87 and 408.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.48, 837.87 and 408.22 is: 563.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.48 : 837.87 = 408.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.48/837.87 = 408.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.48x = 837.87 × 408.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.48x = 342,035.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,035.29/607.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.04

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