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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.70, 835.38 and 430.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.70, 835.38 and 430.74 is: 594.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.70 : 835.38 = 430.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.70/835.38 = 430.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.70x = 835.38 × 430.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.70x = 359,831.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,831.58/605.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.08

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