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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.86, 837.86 and 411.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.86, 837.86 and 411.03 is: 566.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.86 : 837.86 = 411.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.86/837.86 = 411.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.86x = 837.86 × 411.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.86x = 344,383.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,383.54/607.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.55

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