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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.60, 836.70 and 409.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.60, 836.70 and 409.80 is: 565.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.60 : 836.70 = 409.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.60/836.70 = 409.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.60x = 836.70 × 409.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.60x = 342,879.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,879.66/606.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.25

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