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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.54, 834.95 and 497.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.54, 834.95 and 497.43 is: 685.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.54 : 834.95 = 497.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.54/834.95 = 497.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.54x = 834.95 × 497.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.54x = 415,326.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,326.69/605.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.88

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