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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.32, 835.54 and 457.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.32, 835.54 and 457.94 is: 632.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.32 : 835.54 = 457.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.32/835.54 = 457.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.32x = 835.54 × 457.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.32x = 382,627.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,627.19/605.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.11

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