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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.87, 835.80 and 419.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.87, 835.80 and 419.46 is: 578.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.87 : 835.80 = 419.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.87/835.80 = 419.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.87x = 835.80 × 419.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.87x = 350,584.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,584.67/605.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.65

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