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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.59, 836.59 and 407.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.59, 836.59 and 407.46 is: 561.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.59 : 836.59 = 407.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.59/836.59 = 407.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.59x = 836.59 × 407.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.59x = 340,876.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,876.96/606.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.96

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