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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.48, 836.68 and 457.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.48, 836.68 and 457.86 is: 632.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.48 : 836.68 = 457.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.48/836.68 = 457.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.48x = 836.68 × 457.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.48x = 383,082.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,082.30/605.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.69

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