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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.93, 837.59 and 475.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.93, 837.59 and 475.71 is: 656.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.93 : 837.59 = 475.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.93/837.59 = 475.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.93x = 837.59 × 475.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.93x = 398,447.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,447.56/606.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.50

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