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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.70, 851 and 606.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.70, 851 and 606.70 is: 851

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.70 : 851 = 606.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.70/851 = 606.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.70x = 851 × 606.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.70x = 516,301.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,301.70/606.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851

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