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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.98, 836.39 and 395.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.98, 836.39 and 395.79 is: 546.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.98 : 836.39 = 395.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.98/836.39 = 395.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.98x = 836.39 × 395.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.98x = 331,034.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,034.80/605.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.28

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