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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.29, 836.62 and 354.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.29, 836.62 and 354.18 is: 488.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.29 : 836.62 = 354.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.29/836.62 = 354.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.29x = 836.62 × 354.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.29x = 296,314.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,314.07/606.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.73

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