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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.62, 836.52 and 495.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.62, 836.52 and 495.74 is: 683.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.62 : 836.52 = 495.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.62/836.52 = 495.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.62x = 836.52 × 495.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.62x = 414,696.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,696.42/606.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.62

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