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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.42, 834.95 and 465.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.42, 834.95 and 465.29 is: 641.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.42 : 834.95 = 465.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.42/834.95 = 465.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.42x = 834.95 × 465.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.42x = 388,497.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,497.14/605.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.70

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