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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.04, 836.34 and 440.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.04, 836.34 and 440.20 is: 607.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.04 : 836.34 = 440.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.04/836.34 = 440.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.04x = 836.34 × 440.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.04x = 368,156.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,156.87/606.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.48

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