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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.29, 835.95 and 474.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.29, 835.95 and 474.10 is: 654.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.29 : 835.95 = 474.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.29/835.95 = 474.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.29x = 835.95 × 474.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.29x = 396,323.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,323.90/605.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.77

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