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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.49, 836.91 and 357.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.49, 836.91 and 357.79 is: 493.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.49 : 836.91 = 357.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.49/836.91 = 357.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.49x = 836.91 × 357.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.49x = 299,438.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,438.85/606.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.73

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