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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.02, 837.81 and 483.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.02, 837.81 and 483.70 is: 666.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.02 : 837.81 = 483.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.02/837.81 = 483.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.02x = 837.81 × 483.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.02x = 405,248.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,248.70/608.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.51

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