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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605, 834.59 and 356.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605, 834.59 and 356.30 is: 491.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605 : 834.59 = 356.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605/834.59 = 356.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605x = 834.59 × 356.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605x = 297,362.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,362.64/605
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.51

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