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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.08, 835.84 and 406.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.08, 835.84 and 406.56 is: 560.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.08 : 835.84 = 406.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.08/835.84 = 406.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.08x = 835.84 × 406.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.08x = 339,819.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,819.11/606.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.68

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