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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.12, 836.04 and 431.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.12, 836.04 and 431.68 is: 595.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.12 : 836.04 = 431.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.12/836.04 = 431.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.12x = 836.04 × 431.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.12x = 360,901.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,901.75/606.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.43

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