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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.20, 834.60 and 474.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.20, 834.60 and 474.16 is: 653.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.20 : 834.60 = 474.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.20/834.60 = 474.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.20x = 834.60 × 474.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.20x = 395,733.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,733.94/605.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.89

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