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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.87, 837.91 and 482.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.87, 837.91 and 482.82 is: 666.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.87 : 837.91 = 482.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.87/837.91 = 482.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.87x = 837.91 × 482.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.87x = 404,559.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,559.71/606.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.63

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