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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.28, 836.42 and 396.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.28, 836.42 and 396.70 is: 547.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.28 : 836.42 = 396.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.28/836.42 = 396.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.28x = 836.42 × 396.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.28x = 331,807.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,807.81/606.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.28

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