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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.79, 835.81 and 566.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.79, 835.81 and 566.47 is: 780.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.79 : 835.81 = 566.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.79/835.81 = 566.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.79x = 835.81 × 566.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.79x = 473,461.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,461.29/606.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.27

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