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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.26, 837.06 and 432.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.26, 837.06 and 432.11 is: 596.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.26 : 837.06 = 432.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.26/837.06 = 432.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.26x = 837.06 × 432.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.26x = 361,702.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,702.00/606.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.61

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