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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.34, 908.62 and 422.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.34, 908.62 and 422.79 is: 634.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.34 : 908.62 = 422.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.34/908.62 = 422.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.34x = 908.62 × 422.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.34x = 384,150.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,150.99/605.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.60

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