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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.08, 833.07 and 515.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.08, 833.07 and 515.98 is: 710.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.08 : 833.07 = 515.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.08/833.07 = 515.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.08x = 833.07 × 515.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.08x = 429,847.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,847.46/605.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.40

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