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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.90, 836.55 and 475.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.90, 836.55 and 475.68 is: 655.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.90 : 836.55 = 475.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.90/836.55 = 475.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.90x = 836.55 × 475.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.90x = 397,930.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,930.10/606.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.68

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