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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.42, 831.41 and 595.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.42, 831.41 and 595.49 is: 816.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.42 : 831.41 = 595.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.42/831.41 = 595.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.42x = 831.41 × 595.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.42x = 495,096.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,096.34/606.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.42

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