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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.33, 834.03 and 531.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.33, 834.03 and 531.27 is: 730.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.33 : 834.03 = 531.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.33/834.03 = 531.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.33x = 834.03 × 531.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.33x = 443,095.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,095.12/606.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.78

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