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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.42, 835.50 and 474.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.42, 835.50 and 474.20 is: 654.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.42 : 835.50 = 474.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.42/835.50 = 474.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.42x = 835.50 × 474.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.42x = 396,189.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,189.92/605.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.41

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