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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.86, 837.33 and 440.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.86, 837.33 and 440.79 is: 608.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.86 : 837.33 = 440.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.86/837.33 = 440.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.86x = 837.33 × 440.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.86x = 369,086.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,086.69/606.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.19

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