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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.58, 838.46 and 459.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.58, 838.46 and 459.95 is: 634.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.58 : 838.46 = 459.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.58/838.46 = 459.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.58x = 838.46 × 459.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.58x = 385,654.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,654.36/607.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.74

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