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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.45, 836.28 and 418.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.45, 836.28 and 418.61 is: 578.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.45 : 836.28 = 418.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.45/836.28 = 418.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.45x = 836.28 × 418.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.45x = 350,075.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,075.17/605.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.21

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