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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.97, 836.34 and 458.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.97, 836.34 and 458.35 is: 632.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.97 : 836.34 = 458.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.97/836.34 = 458.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.97x = 836.34 × 458.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.97x = 383,336.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,336.44/605.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.60

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