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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.55, 839.48 and 460.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.55, 839.48 and 460.93 is: 635.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.55 : 839.48 = 460.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.55/839.48 = 460.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.55x = 839.48 × 460.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.55x = 386,940.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,940.57/608.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.84

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