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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.59, 836.97 and 385.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.59, 836.97 and 385.46 is: 531.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.59 : 836.97 = 385.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.59/836.97 = 385.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.59x = 836.97 × 385.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.59x = 322,622.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,622.84/606.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.86

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