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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.77, 839.97 and 450.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.77, 839.97 and 450.63 is: 622.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.77 : 839.97 = 450.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.77/839.97 = 450.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.77x = 839.97 × 450.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.77x = 378,515.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,515.68/607.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.79

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