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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.96, 837.12 and 410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.96, 837.12 and 410.40 is: 566.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.96 : 837.12 = 410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.96/837.12 = 410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.96x = 837.12 × 410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.96x = 343,554.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,554.05/606.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.02

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