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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.88, 837.66 and 432.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.88, 837.66 and 432.64 is: 597.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.88 : 837.66 = 432.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.88/837.66 = 432.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.88x = 837.66 × 432.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.88x = 362,405.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,405.22/606.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.16

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