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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.48, 836.78 and 357.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.48, 836.78 and 357.66 is: 493.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.48 : 836.78 = 357.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.48/836.78 = 357.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.48x = 836.78 × 357.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.48x = 299,282.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,282.73/606.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.48

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