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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.45, 837.19 and 396.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.45, 837.19 and 396.64 is: 547.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.45 : 837.19 = 396.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.45/837.19 = 396.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.45x = 837.19 × 396.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.45x = 332,060.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,060.00/606.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.54

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