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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.47, 836.51 and 396.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.47, 836.51 and 396.54 is: 546.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.47 : 836.51 = 396.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.47/836.51 = 396.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.47x = 836.51 × 396.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.47x = 331,707.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,707.69/606.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.95

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