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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.88, 838.98 and 461

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.88, 838.98 and 461 is: 636.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.88 : 838.98 = 461 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.88/838.98 = 461/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.88x = 838.98 × 461
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.88x = 386,769.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,769.78/607.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.26

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