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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.20, 908.70 and 423.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.20, 908.70 and 423.40 is: 635.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.20 : 908.70 = 423.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.20/908.70 = 423.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.20x = 908.70 × 423.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.20x = 384,743.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,743.58/605.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.73

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