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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.22, 833.96 and 505.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.22, 833.96 and 505.80 is: 698.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.22 : 833.96 = 505.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.22/833.96 = 505.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.22x = 833.96 × 505.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.22x = 421,816.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,816.97/604.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.12

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