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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.29, 834.50 and 437.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.29, 834.50 and 437.10 is: 602.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.29 : 834.50 = 437.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.29/834.50 = 437.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.29x = 834.50 × 437.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.29x = 364,755.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,755.78/605.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.62

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