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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.34, 836.54 and 495.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.34, 836.54 and 495.78 is: 684.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.34 : 836.54 = 495.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.34/836.54 = 495.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.34x = 836.54 × 495.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.34x = 414,738.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,738.83/606.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.00

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