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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.70, 837.57 and 411.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.70, 837.57 and 411.14 is: 566.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.70 : 837.57 = 411.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.70/837.57 = 411.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.70x = 837.57 × 411.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.70x = 344,358.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,358.53/607.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.66

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