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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.42, 837.05 and 354.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.42, 837.05 and 354.43 is: 489.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.42 : 837.05 = 354.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.42/837.05 = 354.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.42x = 837.05 × 354.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.42x = 296,675.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,675.63/606.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.22

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