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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.45, 835.91 and 416.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.45, 835.91 and 416.71 is: 575.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.45 : 835.91 = 416.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.45/835.91 = 416.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.45x = 835.91 × 416.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.45x = 348,332.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,332.06/605.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.33

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