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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.61, 836.90 and 429.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.61, 836.90 and 429.89 is: 593.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.61 : 836.90 = 429.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.61/836.90 = 429.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.61x = 836.90 × 429.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.61x = 359,770.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,770.22/606.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.08

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