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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.07, 836.85 and 465.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.07, 836.85 and 465.96 is: 643.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.07 : 836.85 = 465.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.07/836.85 = 465.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.07x = 836.85 × 465.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.07x = 389,938.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,938.63/606.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.39

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