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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.15, 835.53 and 494.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.15, 835.53 and 494.58 is: 681.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.15 : 835.53 = 494.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.15/835.53 = 494.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.15x = 835.53 × 494.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.15x = 413,237.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,237.71/606.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.74

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