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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.42, 835.85 and 418.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.42, 835.85 and 418.84 is: 578.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.42 : 835.85 = 418.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.42/835.85 = 418.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.42x = 835.85 × 418.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.42x = 350,087.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,087.41/605.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.26

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