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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.35, 837.14 and 396.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.35, 837.14 and 396.91 is: 547.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.35 : 837.14 = 396.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.35/837.14 = 396.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.35x = 837.14 × 396.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.35x = 332,263.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,263.07/606.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.97

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