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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.47, 838.01 and 577.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.47, 838.01 and 577.19 is: 794.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.47 : 838.01 = 577.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.47/838.01 = 577.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.47x = 838.01 × 577.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.47x = 483,683.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,683.92/608.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.92

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