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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.45, 838.57 and 397.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.45, 838.57 and 397.64 is: 548.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.45 : 838.57 = 397.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.45/838.57 = 397.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.45x = 838.57 × 397.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.45x = 333,448.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,448.97/607.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.93

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