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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.29, 836.12 and 396.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.29, 836.12 and 396.39 is: 546.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.29 : 836.12 = 396.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.29/836.12 = 396.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.29x = 836.12 × 396.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.29x = 331,433.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,433.73/606.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.66

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