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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.19, 839.30 and 332.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.19, 839.30 and 332.19 is: 458.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.19 : 839.30 = 332.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.19/839.30 = 332.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.19x = 839.30 × 332.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.19x = 278,804.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,804.97/608.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.42

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