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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.18, 837.24 and 448.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.18, 837.24 and 448.59 is: 619.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.18 : 837.24 = 448.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.18/837.24 = 448.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.18x = 837.24 × 448.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.18x = 375,577.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,577.49/606.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.58

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