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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.74, 838.87 and 411.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.74, 838.87 and 411.25 is: 567.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.74 : 838.87 = 411.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.74/838.87 = 411.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.74x = 838.87 × 411.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.74x = 344,982.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,982.16/607.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.65

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