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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.82, 835.74 and 458.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.82, 835.74 and 458.94 is: 633.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.82 : 835.74 = 458.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.82/835.74 = 458.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.82x = 835.74 × 458.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.82x = 383,554.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,554.52/605.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.12

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