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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.88, 835.74 and 431.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.88, 835.74 and 431.28 is: 594.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.88 : 835.74 = 431.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.88/835.74 = 431.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.88x = 835.74 × 431.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.88x = 360,437.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,437.95/605.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.90

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