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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.59, 836.96 and 482.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.59, 836.96 and 482.66 is: 665.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.59 : 836.96 = 482.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.59/836.96 = 482.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.59x = 836.96 × 482.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.59x = 403,960.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,960.52/606.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.96

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