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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.32, 835.74 and 456.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.32, 835.74 and 456.72 is: 629.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.32 : 835.74 = 456.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.32/835.74 = 456.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.32x = 835.74 × 456.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.32x = 381,699.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,699.17/606.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.54

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