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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.72, 837.60 and 491.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.72, 837.60 and 491.24 is: 679.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.72 : 837.60 = 491.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.72/837.60 = 491.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.72x = 837.60 × 491.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.72x = 411,462.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,462.62/605.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.30

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