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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.10, 850.70 and 606.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.10, 850.70 and 606.10 is: 850.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.10 : 850.70 = 606.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.10/850.70 = 606.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.10x = 850.70 × 606.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.10x = 515,609.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,609.27/606.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.70

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