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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.26, 834.24 and 428.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.26, 834.24 and 428.30 is: 590.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.26 : 834.24 = 428.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.26/834.24 = 428.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.26x = 834.24 × 428.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.26x = 357,304.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,304.99/605.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.33

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