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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.64, 835.56 and 418.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.64, 835.56 and 418.80 is: 577.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.64 : 835.56 = 418.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.64/835.56 = 418.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.64x = 835.56 × 418.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.64x = 349,932.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,932.53/605.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.79

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