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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.51, 837.38 and 466.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.51, 837.38 and 466.37 is: 643.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.51 : 837.38 = 466.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.51/837.38 = 466.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.51x = 837.38 × 466.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.51x = 390,524.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,524.72/606.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.89

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