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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.40, 839.70 and 398.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.40, 839.70 and 398.61 is: 550.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.40 : 839.70 = 398.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.40/839.70 = 398.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.40x = 839.70 × 398.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.40x = 334,712.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,712.82/608.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.15

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