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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.02, 839.06 and 398.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.02, 839.06 and 398.06 is: 549.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.02 : 839.06 = 398.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.02/839.06 = 398.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.02x = 839.06 × 398.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.02x = 333,996.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,996.22/608.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.32

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