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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.18, 838.58 and 497.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.18, 838.58 and 497.30 is: 685.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.18 : 838.58 = 497.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.18/838.58 = 497.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.18x = 838.58 × 497.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.18x = 417,025.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,025.83/608.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.69

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