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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.42, 836.55 and 396.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.42, 836.55 and 396.63 is: 547.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.42 : 836.55 = 396.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.42/836.55 = 396.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.42x = 836.55 × 396.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.42x = 331,800.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,800.83/606.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.15

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