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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.70, 837.51 and 497.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.70, 837.51 and 497.35 is: 686.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.70 : 837.51 = 497.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.70/837.51 = 497.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.70x = 837.51 × 497.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.70x = 416,535.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,535.60/606.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.56

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