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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.26, 835.68 and 474.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.26, 835.68 and 474.04 is: 654.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.26 : 835.68 = 474.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.26/835.68 = 474.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.26x = 835.68 × 474.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.26x = 396,145.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,145.75/605.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.51

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