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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.75, 837.72 and 466.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.75, 837.72 and 466.62 is: 644.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.75 : 837.72 = 466.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.75/837.72 = 466.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.75x = 837.72 × 466.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.75x = 390,894.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,894.81/606.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.24

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