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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.33, 838.49 and 595.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.33, 838.49 and 595.40 is: 823.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.33 : 838.49 = 595.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.33/838.49 = 595.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.33x = 838.49 × 595.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.33x = 499,236.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,236.95/606.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.37

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