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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.36, 837 and 432.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.36, 837 and 432.24 is: 596.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.36 : 837 = 432.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.36/837 = 432.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.36x = 837 × 432.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.36x = 361,784.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,784.88/606.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.65

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