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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.90, 835.02 and 495.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.90, 835.02 and 495.02 is: 682.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.90 : 835.02 = 495.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.90/835.02 = 495.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.90x = 835.02 × 495.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.90x = 413,351.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,351.60/605.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.21

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