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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.24, 835.64 and 458.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.24, 835.64 and 458.68 is: 633.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.24 : 835.64 = 458.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.24/835.64 = 458.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.24x = 835.64 × 458.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.24x = 383,291.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,291.36/605.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.29

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