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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.42, 835.74 and 465.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.42, 835.74 and 465.84 is: 642.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.42 : 835.74 = 465.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.42/835.74 = 465.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.42x = 835.74 × 465.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.42x = 389,321.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,321.12/606.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.00

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