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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.76, 837.34 and 474.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.76, 837.34 and 474.14 is: 654.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.76 : 837.34 = 474.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.76/837.34 = 474.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.76x = 837.34 × 474.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.76x = 397,012.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,012.59/606.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.32

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