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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.06, 838.98 and 451.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.06, 838.98 and 451.05 is: 622.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.06 : 838.98 = 451.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.06/838.98 = 451.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.06x = 838.98 × 451.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.06x = 378,422.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,422.34/608.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.35

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