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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.44, 835.50 and 428.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.44, 835.50 and 428.22 is: 590.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.44 : 835.50 = 428.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.44/835.50 = 428.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.44x = 835.50 × 428.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.44x = 357,777.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,777.81/605.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.94

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