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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.35, 834.17 and 495.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.35, 834.17 and 495.59 is: 681.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.35 : 834.17 = 495.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.35/834.17 = 495.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.35x = 834.17 × 495.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.35x = 413,399.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,399.66/606.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.78

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