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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.09, 835.34 and 473.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.09, 835.34 and 473.87 is: 654.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.09 : 835.34 = 473.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.09/835.34 = 473.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.09x = 835.34 × 473.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.09x = 395,836.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,836.02/605.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.18

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