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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.49, 837.21 and 410.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.49, 837.21 and 410.27 is: 566.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.49 : 837.21 = 410.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.49/837.21 = 410.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.49x = 837.21 × 410.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.49x = 343,482.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,482.15/606.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.34

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