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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.74, 909.15 and 413.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.74, 909.15 and 413.50 is: 620.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.74 : 909.15 = 413.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.74/909.15 = 413.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.74x = 909.15 × 413.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.74x = 375,933.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,933.53/605.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.62

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