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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.09, 839.03 and 484.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.09, 839.03 and 484.16 is: 668.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.09 : 839.03 = 484.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.09/839.03 = 484.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.09x = 839.03 × 484.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.09x = 406,218.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,218.15/608.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.03

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