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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.80, 838.94 and 467.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.80, 838.94 and 467.38 is: 646.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.80 : 838.94 = 467.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.80/838.94 = 467.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.80x = 838.94 × 467.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.80x = 392,103.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,103.78/606.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.18

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