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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.90, 837.99 and 466.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.90, 837.99 and 466.80 is: 644.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.90 : 837.99 = 466.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.90/837.99 = 466.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.90x = 837.99 × 466.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.90x = 391,173.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,173.73/606.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.54

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