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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.24, 835.20 and 459

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.24, 835.20 and 459 is: 632.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.24 : 835.20 = 459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.24/835.20 = 459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.24x = 835.20 × 459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.24x = 383,356.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,356.80/606.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.35

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