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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.79, 835.11 and 419.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.79, 835.11 and 419.00 is: 577.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.79 : 835.11 = 419.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.79/835.11 = 419.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.79x = 835.11 × 419.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.79x = 349,906.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,906.91/605.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.60

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