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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.38, 836.62 and 419.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.38, 836.62 and 419.66 is: 579.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.38 : 836.62 = 419.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.38/836.62 = 419.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.38x = 836.62 × 419.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.38x = 351,095.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,095.95/606.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.00

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