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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.71, 836 and 429.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.71, 836 and 429.55 is: 592.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.71 : 836 = 429.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.71/836 = 429.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.71x = 836 × 429.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.71x = 359,103.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,103.80/605.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.86

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