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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.53, 836.30 and 420.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.53, 836.30 and 420.17 is: 579.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.53 : 836.30 = 420.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.53/836.30 = 420.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.53x = 836.30 × 420.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.53x = 351,381.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,381.89/606.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.34

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