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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.57, 836.13 and 475.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.57, 836.13 and 475.35 is: 655.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.57 : 836.13 = 475.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.57/836.13 = 475.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.57x = 836.13 × 475.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.57x = 397,454.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,454.40/606.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.25

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