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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.70, 838.18 and 397.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.70, 838.18 and 397.54 is: 548.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.70 : 838.18 = 397.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.70/838.18 = 397.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.70x = 838.18 × 397.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.70x = 333,210.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,210.08/607.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.31

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