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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.62, 836.89 and 495.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.62, 836.89 and 495.05 is: 684.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.62 : 836.89 = 495.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.62/836.89 = 495.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.62x = 836.89 × 495.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.62x = 414,303.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,303.25/605.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.10

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