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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.20, 834.84 and 418.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.20, 834.84 and 418.88 is: 577.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.20 : 834.84 = 418.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.20/834.84 = 418.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.20x = 834.84 × 418.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.20x = 349,697.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,697.78/605.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.82

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