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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.40, 879.75 and 608.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.40, 879.75 and 608.40 is: 879.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.40 : 879.75 = 608.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.40/879.75 = 608.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.40x = 879.75 × 608.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.40x = 535,239.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,239.90/608.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.75

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