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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.47, 839.97 and 459.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.47, 839.97 and 459.16 is: 633.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.47 : 839.97 = 459.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.47/839.97 = 459.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.47x = 839.97 × 459.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.47x = 385,678.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,678.53/608.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.85

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