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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.46, 835.77 and 384.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.46, 835.77 and 384.60 is: 530.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.46 : 835.77 = 384.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.46/835.77 = 384.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.46x = 835.77 × 384.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.46x = 321,435.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,435.22/605.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.89

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