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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.46, 836.25 and 385.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.46, 836.25 and 385.15 is: 531.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.46 : 836.25 = 385.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.46/836.25 = 385.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.46x = 836.25 × 385.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.46x = 322,081.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,081.69/606.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.08

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