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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.51, 837.27 and 410.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.51, 837.27 and 410.34 is: 566.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.51 : 837.27 = 410.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.51/837.27 = 410.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.51x = 837.27 × 410.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.51x = 343,565.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,565.37/606.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.46

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