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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.46, 839.14 and 515.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.46, 839.14 and 515.42 is: 710.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.46 : 839.14 = 515.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.46/839.14 = 515.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.46x = 839.14 × 515.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.46x = 432,509.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,509.54/608.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.83

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