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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.35, 835.78 and 465.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.35, 835.78 and 465.21 is: 642.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.35 : 835.78 = 465.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.35/835.78 = 465.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.35x = 835.78 × 465.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.35x = 388,816.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,816.47/605.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.30

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