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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.07, 834.98 and 356.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.07, 834.98 and 356.49 is: 491.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.07 : 834.98 = 356.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.07/834.98 = 356.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.07x = 834.98 × 356.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.07x = 297,660.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,660.24/605.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.94

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