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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.88, 835.31 and 544.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.88, 835.31 and 544.37 is: 750.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.88 : 835.31 = 544.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.88/835.31 = 544.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.88x = 835.31 × 544.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.88x = 454,721.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,721.15/605.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.51

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