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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.48, 837.72 and 533.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.48, 837.72 and 533.04 is: 736.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.48 : 837.72 = 533.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.48/837.72 = 533.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.48x = 837.72 × 533.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.48x = 446,538.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,538.27/606.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.28

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