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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.85, 836.48 and 410.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.85, 836.48 and 410.02 is: 565.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.85 : 836.48 = 410.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.85/836.48 = 410.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.85x = 836.48 × 410.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.85x = 342,973.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,973.53/606.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.17

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