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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.14, 908.02 and 458.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.14, 908.02 and 458.84 is: 688.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.14 : 908.02 = 458.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.14/908.02 = 458.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.14x = 908.02 × 458.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.14x = 416,635.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,635.90/605.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.50

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