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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.64, 837.17 and 396.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.64, 837.17 and 396.94 is: 547.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.64 : 837.17 = 396.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.64/837.17 = 396.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.64x = 837.17 × 396.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.64x = 332,306.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,306.26/606.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.78

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