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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.74, 837.27 and 460.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.74, 837.27 and 460.50 is: 634.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.74 : 837.27 = 460.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.74/837.27 = 460.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.74x = 837.27 × 460.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.74x = 385,562.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,562.84/607.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.42

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