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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.60, 834.96 and 576.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.60, 834.96 and 576.16 is: 794.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.60 : 834.96 = 576.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.60/834.96 = 576.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.60x = 834.96 × 576.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.60x = 481,070.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,070.55/605.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.37

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