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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.68, 839.02 and 395.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.68, 839.02 and 395.40 is: 545.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.68 : 839.02 = 395.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.68/839.02 = 395.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.68x = 839.02 × 395.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.68x = 331,748.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,748.51/607.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.93

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