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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.43, 839.32 and 483.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.43, 839.32 and 483.81 is: 667.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.43 : 839.32 = 483.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.43/839.32 = 483.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.43x = 839.32 × 483.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.43x = 406,071.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,071.41/608.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.41

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