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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.99, 838.48 and 398.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.99, 838.48 and 398.10 is: 549.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.99 : 838.48 = 398.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.99/838.48 = 398.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.99x = 838.48 × 398.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.99x = 333,798.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,798.89/607.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.02

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