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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.48, 835.85 and 395.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.48, 835.85 and 395.96 is: 546.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.48 : 835.85 = 395.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.48/835.85 = 395.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.48x = 835.85 × 395.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.48x = 330,959.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,959.98/605.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.61

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