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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.68, 837.63 and 583.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.68, 837.63 and 583.38 is: 804.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.68 : 837.63 = 583.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.68/837.63 = 583.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.68x = 837.63 × 583.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.68x = 488,656.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,656.59/607.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.13

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