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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.80, 834.06 and 499.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.80, 834.06 and 499.60 is: 687.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.80 : 834.06 = 499.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.80/834.06 = 499.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.80x = 834.06 × 499.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.80x = 416,696.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,696.38/605.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.84

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