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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.69, 835.84 and 428.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.69, 835.84 and 428.47 is: 591.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.69 : 835.84 = 428.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.69/835.84 = 428.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.69x = 835.84 × 428.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.69x = 358,132.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,132.36/605.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.28

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