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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.65, 836.61 and 482.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.65, 836.61 and 482.72 is: 665.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.65 : 836.61 = 482.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.65/836.61 = 482.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.65x = 836.61 × 482.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.65x = 403,848.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,848.38/606.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.70

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