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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.84, 836.54 and 429.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.84, 836.54 and 429.52 is: 593.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.84 : 836.54 = 429.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.84/836.54 = 429.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.84x = 836.54 × 429.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.84x = 359,310.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,310.66/605.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.08

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