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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.78, 837.03 and 459.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.78, 837.03 and 459.16 is: 633.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.78 : 837.03 = 459.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.78/837.03 = 459.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.78x = 837.03 × 459.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.78x = 384,330.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,330.69/606.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.39

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