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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.73, 837.62 and 410.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.73, 837.62 and 410.59 is: 566.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.73 : 837.62 = 410.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.73/837.62 = 410.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.73x = 837.62 × 410.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.73x = 343,918.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,918.40/606.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.84

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