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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.49, 837.75 and 397.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.49, 837.75 and 397.60 is: 548.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.49 : 837.75 = 397.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.49/837.75 = 397.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.49x = 837.75 × 397.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.49x = 333,089.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,089.40/607.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.30

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