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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.16, 835.38 and 474.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.16, 835.38 and 474.68 is: 655.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.16 : 835.38 = 474.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.16/835.38 = 474.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.16x = 835.38 × 474.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.16x = 396,538.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,538.18/605.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.26

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