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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.94, 837.58 and 330.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.94, 837.58 and 330.94 is: 456.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.94 : 837.58 = 330.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.94/837.58 = 330.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.94x = 837.58 × 330.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.94x = 277,188.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,188.73/606.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.70

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