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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.63, 837.14 and 330.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.63, 837.14 and 330.63 is: 456.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.63 : 837.14 = 330.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.63/837.14 = 330.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.63x = 837.14 × 330.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.63x = 276,780.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,780.24/606.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.26

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