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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.71, 837 and 396.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.71, 837 and 396.92 is: 547.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.71 : 837 = 396.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.71/837 = 396.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.71x = 837 × 396.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.71x = 332,224.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,224.13/606.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.58

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