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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606, 836.30 and 429.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606, 836.30 and 429.27 is: 592.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606 : 836.30 = 429.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606/836.30 = 429.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606x = 836.30 × 429.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606x = 358,996.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,996.35/606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.40

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