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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.17, 835.83 and 495.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.17, 835.83 and 495.31 is: 682.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.17 : 835.83 = 495.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.17/835.83 = 495.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.17x = 835.83 × 495.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.17x = 413,994.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,994.96/606.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.97

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