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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.48, 837.72 and 431.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.48, 837.72 and 431.52 is: 596.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.48 : 837.72 = 431.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.48/837.72 = 431.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.48x = 837.72 × 431.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.48x = 361,492.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,492.93/606.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.05

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