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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.89, 837.65 and 429.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.89, 837.65 and 429.67 is: 593.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.89 : 837.65 = 429.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.89/837.65 = 429.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.89x = 837.65 × 429.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.89x = 359,909.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,909.41/606.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.04

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