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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.85, 836.48 and 465.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.85, 836.48 and 465.72 is: 643.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.85 : 836.48 = 465.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.85/836.48 = 465.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.85x = 836.48 × 465.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.85x = 389,558.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,558.95/605.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.00

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