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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.18, 906.53 and 467.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.18, 906.53 and 467.74 is: 700.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.18 : 906.53 = 467.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.18/906.53 = 467.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.18x = 906.53 × 467.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.18x = 424,020.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,020.34/605.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.65

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