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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.31, 834.73 and 458.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.31, 834.73 and 458.29 is: 631.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.31 : 834.73 = 458.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.31/834.73 = 458.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.31x = 834.73 × 458.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.31x = 382,548.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,548.41/605.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.99

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