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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.44, 834.96 and 512.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.44, 834.96 and 512.16 is: 706.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.44 : 834.96 = 512.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.44/834.96 = 512.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.44x = 834.96 × 512.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.44x = 427,633.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,633.11/605.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.32

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