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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.72, 836.46 and 396.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.72, 836.46 and 396.48 is: 546.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.72 : 836.46 = 396.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.72/836.46 = 396.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.72x = 836.46 × 396.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.72x = 331,639.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,639.66/606.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.61

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