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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.44, 836.86 and 429.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.44, 836.86 and 429.22 is: 592.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.44 : 836.86 = 429.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.44/836.86 = 429.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.44x = 836.86 × 429.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.44x = 359,197.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,197.05/606.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.30

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