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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.66, 836.84 and 458.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.66, 836.84 and 458.84 is: 632.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.66 : 836.84 = 458.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.66/836.84 = 458.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.66x = 836.84 × 458.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.66x = 383,969.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,969.19/606.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.92

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