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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.88, 836.40 and 496.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.88, 836.40 and 496.53 is: 685.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.88 : 836.40 = 496.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.88/836.40 = 496.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.88x = 836.40 × 496.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.88x = 415,297.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,297.69/605.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.45

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