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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.26, 837.04 and 466.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.26, 837.04 and 466.12 is: 643.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.26 : 837.04 = 466.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.26/837.04 = 466.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.26x = 837.04 × 466.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.26x = 390,157.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,157.83/606.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.55

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