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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.62, 835.14 and 494.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.62, 835.14 and 494.74 is: 682.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.62 : 835.14 = 494.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.62/835.14 = 494.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.62x = 835.14 × 494.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.62x = 413,177.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,177.16/605.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.24

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