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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679.98, 940.44 and 606.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679.98, 940.44 and 606.16 is: 838.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679.98 : 940.44 = 606.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679.98/940.44 = 606.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679.98x = 940.44 × 606.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679.98x = 570,057.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,057.11/679.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.34

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