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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.47, 837.03 and 458.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.47, 837.03 and 458.85 is: 633.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.47 : 837.03 = 458.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.47/837.03 = 458.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.47x = 837.03 × 458.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.47x = 384,069.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,069.80/606.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.29

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