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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.81, 835.85 and 419.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.81, 835.85 and 419.02 is: 578.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.81 : 835.85 = 419.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.81/835.85 = 419.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.81x = 835.85 × 419.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.81x = 350,236.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,236.82/605.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.13

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