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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.21, 834.67 and 512.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.21, 834.67 and 512.16 is: 706.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.21 : 834.67 = 512.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.21/834.67 = 512.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.21x = 834.67 × 512.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.21x = 427,482.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,482.10/605.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.34

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