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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.17, 836.25 and 409.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.17, 836.25 and 409.61 is: 565.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.17 : 836.25 = 409.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.17/836.25 = 409.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.17x = 836.25 × 409.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.17x = 342,536.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,536.36/606.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.08

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