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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.06, 836.78 and 465.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.06, 836.78 and 465.94 is: 643.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.06 : 836.78 = 465.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.06/836.78 = 465.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.06x = 836.78 × 465.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.06x = 389,889.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,889.27/606.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.32

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