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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.32, 836.92 and 458.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.32, 836.92 and 458.94 is: 633.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.32 : 836.92 = 458.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.32/836.92 = 458.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.32x = 836.92 × 458.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.32x = 384,096.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,096.06/606.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.49

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