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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.66, 836.34 and 474.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.66, 836.34 and 474.44 is: 655.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.66 : 836.34 = 474.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.66/836.34 = 474.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.66x = 836.34 × 474.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.66x = 396,793.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,793.15/605.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.14

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