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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.73, 836.16 and 419.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.73, 836.16 and 419.85 is: 579.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.73 : 836.16 = 419.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.73/836.16 = 419.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.73x = 836.16 × 419.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.73x = 351,061.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,061.78/605.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.57

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