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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.03, 837.29 and 457.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.03, 837.29 and 457.88 is: 631.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.03 : 837.29 = 457.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.03/837.29 = 457.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.03x = 837.29 × 457.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.03x = 383,375.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,375.30/607.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.56

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