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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.32, 837.48 and 460.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.32, 837.48 and 460.29 is: 634.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.32 : 837.48 = 460.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.32/837.48 = 460.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.32x = 837.48 × 460.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.32x = 385,483.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,483.67/607.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.73

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