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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.02, 836.34 and 475.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.02, 836.34 and 475.62 is: 656.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.02 : 836.34 = 475.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.02/836.34 = 475.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.02x = 836.34 × 475.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.02x = 397,780.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,780.03/606.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.38

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