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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.64, 835.62 and 384.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.64, 835.62 and 384.48 is: 530.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.64 : 835.62 = 384.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.64/835.62 = 384.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.64x = 835.62 × 384.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.64x = 321,279.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,279.18/605.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.48

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