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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.23, 838.07 and 459.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.23, 838.07 and 459.60 is: 634.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.23 : 838.07 = 459.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.23/838.07 = 459.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.23x = 838.07 × 459.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.23x = 385,174.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,174.67/607.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.31

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