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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.85, 838.10 and 476.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.85, 838.10 and 476.85 is: 658.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.85 : 838.10 = 476.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.85/838.10 = 476.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.85x = 838.10 × 476.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.85x = 399,647.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,647.99/606.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.56

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