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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.84, 836.56 and 420.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.84, 836.56 and 420.26 is: 579.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.84 : 836.56 = 420.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.84/836.56 = 420.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.84x = 836.56 × 420.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.84x = 351,572.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,572.71/606.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.35

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