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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.08, 837 and 449.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.08, 837 and 449.64 is: 619.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.08 : 837 = 449.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.08/837 = 449.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.08x = 837 × 449.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.08x = 376,348.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,348.68/607.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.93

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