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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.31, 836.09 and 448.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.31, 836.09 and 448.17 is: 619.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.31 : 836.09 = 448.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.31/836.09 = 448.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.31x = 836.09 × 448.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.31x = 374,710.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,710.46/605.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.04

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