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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.66, 834.92 and 428.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.66, 834.92 and 428.07 is: 590.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.66 : 834.92 = 428.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.66/834.92 = 428.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.66x = 834.92 × 428.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.66x = 357,404.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,404.20/605.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.11

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