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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.86, 837.75 and 429.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.86, 837.75 and 429.97 is: 593.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.86 : 837.75 = 429.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.86/837.75 = 429.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.86x = 837.75 × 429.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.86x = 360,207.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,207.37/606.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.56

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