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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.48, 836.03 and 465.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.48, 836.03 and 465.38 is: 642.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.48 : 836.03 = 465.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.48/836.03 = 465.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.48x = 836.03 × 465.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.48x = 389,065.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,065.13/605.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.58

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