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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606, 836.28 and 431.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606, 836.28 and 431.66 is: 595.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606 : 836.28 = 431.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606/836.28 = 431.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606x = 836.28 × 431.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606x = 360,984.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,984.44/606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.68

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