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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.26, 836.06 and 487.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.26, 836.06 and 487.69 is: 673.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.26 : 836.06 = 487.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.26/836.06 = 487.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.26x = 836.06 × 487.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.26x = 407,737.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,737.69/605.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.66

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