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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.39, 839.28 and 584.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.39, 839.28 and 584.81 is: 806.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.39 : 839.28 = 584.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.39/839.28 = 584.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.39x = 839.28 × 584.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.39x = 490,818.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,818.29/608.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.76

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