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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.21, 836.58 and 354.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.21, 836.58 and 354.32 is: 488.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.21 : 836.58 = 354.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.21/836.58 = 354.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.21x = 836.58 × 354.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.21x = 296,411.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,411.07/606.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.96

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