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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.18, 836.37 and 450.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.18, 836.37 and 450.66 is: 621.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.18 : 836.37 = 450.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.18/836.37 = 450.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.18x = 836.37 × 450.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.18x = 376,918.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,918.50/606.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.79

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