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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.20, 836.37 and 419.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.20, 836.37 and 419.40 is: 578.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.20 : 836.37 = 419.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.20/836.37 = 419.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.20x = 836.37 × 419.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.20x = 350,773.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,773.58/606.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.65

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