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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.11, 836.79 and 440.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.11, 836.79 and 440.15 is: 607.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.11 : 836.79 = 440.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.11/836.79 = 440.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.11x = 836.79 × 440.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.11x = 368,313.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,313.12/606.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.67

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