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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.65, 838.01 and 584.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.65, 838.01 and 584.17 is: 806.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.65 : 838.01 = 584.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.65/838.01 = 584.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.65x = 838.01 × 584.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.65x = 489,539.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,539.67/606.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.96

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