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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.20, 837.02 and 466.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.20, 837.02 and 466.10 is: 643.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.20 : 837.02 = 466.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.20/837.02 = 466.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.20x = 837.02 × 466.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.20x = 390,135.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,135.02/606.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.57

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