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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.88, 838.92 and 462

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.88, 838.92 and 462 is: 636.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.88 : 838.92 = 462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.88/838.92 = 462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.88x = 838.92 × 462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.88x = 387,581.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,581.04/608.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.55

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