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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.88, 837.84 and 400.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.88, 837.84 and 400.48 is: 552.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.88 : 837.84 = 400.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.88/837.84 = 400.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.88x = 837.84 × 400.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.88x = 335,538.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,538.16/606.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.89

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