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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.46, 835.08 and 419.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.46, 835.08 and 419.27 is: 578.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.46 : 835.08 = 419.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.46/835.08 = 419.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.46x = 835.08 × 419.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.46x = 350,120.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,120.60/605.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.27

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