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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.24, 837.30 and 483.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.24, 837.30 and 483.24 is: 667.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.24 : 837.30 = 483.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.24/837.30 = 483.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.24x = 837.30 × 483.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.24x = 404,616.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,616.85/606.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.42

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