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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.24, 837.08 and 475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.24, 837.08 and 475 is: 655.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.24 : 837.08 = 475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.24/837.08 = 475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.24x = 837.08 × 475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.24x = 397,613
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,613/606.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.87

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