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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.42, 836.46 and 385.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.42, 836.46 and 385.29 is: 531.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.42 : 836.46 = 385.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.42/836.46 = 385.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.42x = 836.46 × 385.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.42x = 322,279.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,279.67/606.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.45

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