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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.21, 905.60 and 517.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.21, 905.60 and 517.43 is: 774.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.21 : 905.60 = 517.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.21/905.60 = 517.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.21x = 905.60 × 517.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.21x = 468,577.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,577.49/605.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.25

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