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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.30, 837.27 and 548.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.30, 837.27 and 548.70 is: 757.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.30 : 837.27 = 548.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.30/837.27 = 548.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.30x = 837.27 × 548.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.30x = 459,410.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,410.05/606.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.73

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