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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.84, 836.28 and 474.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.84, 836.28 and 474.32 is: 654.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.84 : 836.28 = 474.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.84/836.28 = 474.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.84x = 836.28 × 474.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.84x = 396,664.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,664.33/605.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.73

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