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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.48, 837.72 and 451.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.48, 837.72 and 451.92 is: 624.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.48 : 837.72 = 451.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.48/837.72 = 451.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.48x = 837.72 × 451.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.48x = 378,582.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,582.42/606.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.23

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