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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.29, 840.48 and 592.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.29, 840.48 and 592.74 is: 818.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.29 : 840.48 = 592.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.29/840.48 = 592.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.29x = 840.48 × 592.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.29x = 498,186.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,186.12/608.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.99

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