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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.49, 836.70 and 475.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.49, 836.70 and 475.90 is: 656.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.49 : 836.70 = 475.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.49/836.70 = 475.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.49x = 836.70 × 475.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.49x = 398,185.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,185.53/606.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.54

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