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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.16, 839.30 and 460.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.16, 839.30 and 460.55 is: 635.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.16 : 839.30 = 460.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.16/839.30 = 460.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.16x = 839.30 × 460.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.16x = 386,533.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,533.12/608.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.58

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