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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.63, 837.35 and 432.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.63, 837.35 and 432.48 is: 596.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.63 : 837.35 = 432.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.63/837.35 = 432.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.63x = 837.35 × 432.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.63x = 362,137.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,137.13/606.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.97

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