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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.27, 838.76 and 459.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.27, 838.76 and 459.18 is: 633.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.27 : 838.76 = 459.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.27/838.76 = 459.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.27x = 838.76 × 459.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.27x = 385,139.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,139.52/608.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.18

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