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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.98, 837.09 and 396.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.98, 837.09 and 396.99 is: 547.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.98 : 837.09 = 396.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.98/837.09 = 396.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.98x = 837.09 × 396.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.98x = 332,316.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,316.36/606.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.50

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