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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.07, 836.43 and 357.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.07, 836.43 and 357.46 is: 493.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.07 : 836.43 = 357.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.07/836.43 = 357.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.07x = 836.43 × 357.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.07x = 298,991.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,991.54/606.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.33

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