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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.17, 837.11 and 518.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.17, 837.11 and 518.33 is: 715.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.17 : 837.11 = 518.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.17/837.11 = 518.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.17x = 837.11 × 518.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.17x = 433,896.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,896.63/606.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.80

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