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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.49, 836.67 and 487.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.49, 836.67 and 487.23 is: 673.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.49 : 836.67 = 487.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.49/836.67 = 487.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.49x = 836.67 × 487.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.49x = 407,650.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,650.72/605.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.26

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