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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.90, 839.37 and 467.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.90, 839.37 and 467.80 is: 645.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.90 : 839.37 = 467.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.90/839.37 = 467.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.90x = 839.37 × 467.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.90x = 392,657.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,657.29/607.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.92

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