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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.59, 835.46 and 395.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.59, 835.46 and 395.69 is: 545.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.59 : 835.46 = 395.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.59/835.46 = 395.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.59x = 835.46 × 395.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.59x = 330,583.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,583.17/605.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.89

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