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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.04, 833.82 and 430.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.04, 833.82 and 430.08 is: 592.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.04 : 833.82 = 430.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.04/833.82 = 430.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.04x = 833.82 × 430.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.04x = 358,609.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,609.31/605.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.70

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