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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.04, 836.63 and 429.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.04, 836.63 and 429.37 is: 592.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.04 : 836.63 = 429.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.04/836.63 = 429.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.04x = 836.63 × 429.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.04x = 359,223.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,223.82/606.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.74

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