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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.80, 838.45 and 460.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.80, 838.45 and 460.18 is: 634.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.80 : 838.45 = 460.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.80/838.45 = 460.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.80x = 838.45 × 460.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.80x = 385,834.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,834.67/607.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.81

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