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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.75, 837.32 and 330.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.75, 837.32 and 330.75 is: 456.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.75 : 837.32 = 330.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.75/837.32 = 330.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.75x = 837.32 × 330.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.75x = 276,941.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,941.94/606.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.44

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