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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.67, 836.85 and 590.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.67, 836.85 and 590.11 is: 815.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.67 : 836.85 = 590.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.67/836.85 = 590.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.67x = 836.85 × 590.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.67x = 493,833.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,833.55/605.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.35

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