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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.74, 838.98 and 482.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.74, 838.98 and 482.18 is: 666.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.74 : 838.98 = 482.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.74/838.98 = 482.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.74x = 838.98 × 482.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.74x = 404,535.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,535.18/606.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.74

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