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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.04, 838.35 and 529.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.04, 838.35 and 529.07 is: 729.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.04 : 838.35 = 529.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.04/838.35 = 529.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.04x = 838.35 × 529.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.04x = 443,541.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,541.64/608.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.46

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