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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.66, 837.23 and 459.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.66, 837.23 and 459.05 is: 633.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.66 : 837.23 = 459.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.66/837.23 = 459.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.66x = 837.23 × 459.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.66x = 384,323.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,323.95/606.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.51

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