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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.99, 836.02 and 396.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.99, 836.02 and 396.10 is: 546.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.99 : 836.02 = 396.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.99/836.02 = 396.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.99x = 836.02 × 396.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.99x = 331,147.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,147.52/605.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.46

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