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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.48, 838.06 and 458.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.48, 838.06 and 458.86 is: 634.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.48 : 838.06 = 458.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.48/838.06 = 458.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.48x = 838.06 × 458.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.48x = 384,552.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,552.21/606.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.07

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