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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.38, 836.90 and 458.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.38, 836.90 and 458.75 is: 633.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.38 : 836.90 = 458.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.38/836.90 = 458.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.38x = 836.90 × 458.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.38x = 383,931.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,931.97/606.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.16

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