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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.86, 837.16 and 440.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.86, 837.16 and 440.81 is: 608.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.86 : 837.16 = 440.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.86/837.16 = 440.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.86x = 837.16 × 440.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.86x = 369,022.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,022.11/606.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.09

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