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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.37, 837.93 and 495.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.37, 837.93 and 495.81 is: 685.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.37 : 837.93 = 495.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.37/837.93 = 495.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.37x = 837.93 × 495.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.37x = 415,454.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,454.07/606.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.15

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