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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.17, 837.54 and 590.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.17, 837.54 and 590.61 is: 816.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.17 : 837.54 = 590.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.17/837.54 = 590.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.17x = 837.54 × 590.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.17x = 494,659.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,659.50/606.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.05

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