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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.32, 834.48 and 499.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.32, 834.48 and 499.96 is: 689.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.32 : 834.48 = 499.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.32/834.48 = 499.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.32x = 834.48 × 499.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.32x = 417,206.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,206.62/605.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.23

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