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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.65, 836.98 and 419.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.65, 836.98 and 419.92 is: 579.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.65 : 836.98 = 419.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.65/836.98 = 419.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.65x = 836.98 × 419.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.65x = 351,461.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,461.50/606.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.35

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