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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.48, 839.49 and 459.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.48, 839.49 and 459.85 is: 635.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.48 : 839.49 = 459.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.48/839.49 = 459.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.48x = 839.49 × 459.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.48x = 386,039.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,039.48/607.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.48

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