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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.80, 836.64 and 419.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.80, 836.64 and 419.76 is: 579.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.80 : 836.64 = 419.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.80/836.64 = 419.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.80x = 836.64 × 419.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.80x = 351,188.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,188.01/605.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.71

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