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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.40, 835.68 and 458.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.40, 835.68 and 458.80 is: 632.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.40 : 835.68 = 458.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.40/835.68 = 458.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.40x = 835.68 × 458.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.40x = 383,409.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,409.98/606.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.27

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