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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.80, 837.56 and 466.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.80, 837.56 and 466.38 is: 644.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.80 : 837.56 = 466.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.80/837.56 = 466.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.80x = 837.56 × 466.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.80x = 390,619.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,619.78/605.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.80

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