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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.16, 834.93 and 418.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.16, 834.93 and 418.32 is: 577.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.16 : 834.93 = 418.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.16/834.93 = 418.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.16x = 834.93 × 418.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.16x = 349,267.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,267.92/605.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.15

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