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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.94, 836.67 and 475.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.94, 836.67 and 475.72 is: 655.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.94 : 836.67 = 475.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.94/836.67 = 475.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.94x = 836.67 × 475.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.94x = 398,020.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,020.65/606.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.78

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