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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.16, 833.98 and 418.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.16, 833.98 and 418.31 is: 576.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.16 : 833.98 = 418.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.16/833.98 = 418.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.16x = 833.98 × 418.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.16x = 348,867.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,867.33/605.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.49

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