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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.76, 838.02 and 461.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.76, 838.02 and 461.16 is: 634.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.76 : 838.02 = 461.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.76/838.02 = 461.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.76x = 838.02 × 461.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.76x = 386,461.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,461.30/608.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.83

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