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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.43, 837.26 and 466.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.43, 837.26 and 466.29 is: 643.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.43 : 837.26 = 466.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.43/837.26 = 466.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.43x = 837.26 × 466.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.43x = 390,402.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,402.94/606.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.78

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