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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606, 836 and 431.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606, 836 and 431.44 is: 595.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606 : 836 = 431.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606/836 = 431.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606x = 836 × 431.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606x = 360,683.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,683.84/606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.19

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