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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.80, 836.96 and 429.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.80, 836.96 and 429.76 is: 592.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.80 : 836.96 = 429.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.80/836.96 = 429.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.80x = 836.96 × 429.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.80x = 359,691.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,691.93/606.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.77

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