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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.73, 835.82 and 336.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.73, 835.82 and 336.54 is: 464.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.73 : 835.82 = 336.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.73/835.82 = 336.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.73x = 835.82 × 336.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.73x = 281,286.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,286.86/605.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.38

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