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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.91, 836.58 and 473.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.91, 836.58 and 473.28 is: 653.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.91 : 836.58 = 473.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.91/836.58 = 473.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.91x = 836.58 × 473.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.91x = 395,936.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,936.58/605.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.46

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