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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.19, 836.53 and 428.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.19, 836.53 and 428.97 is: 591.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.19 : 836.53 = 428.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.19/836.53 = 428.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.19x = 836.53 × 428.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.19x = 358,846.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,846.27/606.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.97

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