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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.56, 837.08 and 429.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.56, 837.08 and 429.84 is: 593.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.56 : 837.08 = 429.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.56/837.08 = 429.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.56x = 837.08 × 429.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.56x = 359,808.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,808.32/606.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.20

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