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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.90, 837.56 and 459.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.90, 837.56 and 459.27 is: 633.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.90 : 837.56 = 459.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.90/837.56 = 459.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.90x = 837.56 × 459.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.90x = 384,663.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,663.88/606.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.82

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