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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.64, 839.44 and 459.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.64, 839.44 and 459.76 is: 634.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.64 : 839.44 = 459.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.64/839.44 = 459.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.64x = 839.44 × 459.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.64x = 385,940.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,940.93/608.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.10

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