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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.78, 835.65 and 458.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.78, 835.65 and 458.16 is: 632.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.78 : 835.65 = 458.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.78/835.65 = 458.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.78x = 835.65 × 458.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.78x = 382,861.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,861.40/605.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.01

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