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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.36, 834.48 and 499.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.36, 834.48 and 499.16 is: 688.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.36 : 834.48 = 499.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.36/834.48 = 499.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.36x = 834.48 × 499.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.36x = 416,539.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,539.04/605.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.08

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