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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.81, 835.80 and 396.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.81, 835.80 and 396.10 is: 546.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.81 : 835.80 = 396.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.81/835.80 = 396.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.81x = 835.80 × 396.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.81x = 331,060.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,060.49/605.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.48

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