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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.02, 834.66 and 474.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.02, 834.66 and 474.40 is: 654.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.02 : 834.66 = 474.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.02/834.66 = 474.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.02x = 834.66 × 474.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.02x = 395,962.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,962.70/605.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.46

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