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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.35, 836.03 and 475.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.35, 836.03 and 475.35 is: 656.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.35 : 836.03 = 475.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.35/836.03 = 475.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.35x = 836.03 × 475.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.35x = 397,406.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,406.86/605.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.49

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