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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.28, 838.44 and 497.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.28, 838.44 and 497.56 is: 685.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.28 : 838.44 = 497.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.28/838.44 = 497.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.28x = 838.44 × 497.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.28x = 417,174.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,174.21/608.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.83

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