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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.02, 834.72 and 447.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.02, 834.72 and 447.99 is: 618.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.02 : 834.72 = 447.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.02/834.72 = 447.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.02x = 834.72 × 447.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.02x = 373,946.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,946.21/605.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.07

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