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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.45, 835.58 and 506.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.45, 835.58 and 506.52 is: 697.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.45 : 835.58 = 506.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.45/835.58 = 506.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.45x = 835.58 × 506.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.45x = 423,239.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,239.25/606.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.89

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