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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.56, 836.46 and 396.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.56, 836.46 and 396.50 is: 546.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.56 : 836.46 = 396.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.56/836.46 = 396.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.56x = 836.46 × 396.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.56x = 331,652.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,652.21/606.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.78

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