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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.06, 836.14 and 396.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.06, 836.14 and 396.35 is: 546.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.06 : 836.14 = 396.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.06/836.14 = 396.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.06x = 836.14 × 396.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.06x = 331,406.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,406.18/606.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.83

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