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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.92, 835.72 and 458.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.92, 835.72 and 458.28 is: 632.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.92 : 835.72 = 458.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.92/835.72 = 458.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.92x = 835.72 × 458.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.92x = 382,993.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,993.76/605.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.09

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