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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.40, 849.50 and 606.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.40, 849.50 and 606.40 is: 849.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.40 : 849.50 = 606.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.40/849.50 = 606.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.40x = 849.50 × 606.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.40x = 515,136.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,136.80/606.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.50

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