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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.82, 838.37 and 408.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.82, 838.37 and 408.56 is: 563.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.82 : 838.37 = 408.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.82/838.37 = 408.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.82x = 838.37 × 408.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.82x = 342,518.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,518.21/607.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.52

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