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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.48, 837.88 and 397.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.48, 837.88 and 397.32 is: 548.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.48 : 837.88 = 397.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.48/837.88 = 397.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.48x = 837.88 × 397.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.48x = 332,906.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,906.61/607.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.01

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