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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.48, 838.32 and 567.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.48, 838.32 and 567.44 is: 781.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.48 : 838.32 = 567.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.48/838.32 = 567.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.48x = 838.32 × 567.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.48x = 475,696.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,696.30/608.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.78

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