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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.27, 836.66 and 473.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.27, 836.66 and 473.64 is: 653.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.27 : 836.66 = 473.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.27/836.66 = 473.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.27x = 836.66 × 473.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.27x = 396,275.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,275.73/606.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.63

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