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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.35, 836.95 and 473.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.35, 836.95 and 473.17 is: 653.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.35 : 836.95 = 473.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.35/836.95 = 473.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.35x = 836.95 × 473.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.35x = 396,016.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,016.36/606.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.12

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