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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.26, 837.09 and 475.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.26, 837.09 and 475.04 is: 655.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.26 : 837.09 = 475.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.26/837.09 = 475.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.26x = 837.09 × 475.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.26x = 397,651.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,651.23/606.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.91

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