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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.56, 836.83 and 396.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.56, 836.83 and 396.85 is: 547.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.56 : 836.83 = 396.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.56/836.83 = 396.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.56x = 836.83 × 396.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.56x = 332,095.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,095.99/606.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.51

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