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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.64, 837.76 and 458.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.64, 837.76 and 458.88 is: 631.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.64 : 837.76 = 458.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.64/837.76 = 458.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.64x = 837.76 × 458.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.64x = 384,431.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,431.31/608.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.62

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