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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.43, 836.26 and 448.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.43, 836.26 and 448.29 is: 619.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.43 : 836.26 = 448.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.43/836.26 = 448.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.43x = 836.26 × 448.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.43x = 374,885.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,885.87/605.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.21

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