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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.37, 839.26 and 398.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.37, 839.26 and 398.46 is: 549.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.37 : 839.26 = 398.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.37/839.26 = 398.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.37x = 839.26 × 398.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.37x = 334,411.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,411.54/608.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.68

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