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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.29, 835.25 and 353.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.29, 835.25 and 353.18 is: 487.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.29 : 835.25 = 353.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.29/835.25 = 353.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.29x = 835.25 × 353.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.29x = 294,987.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,987.65/605.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.35

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