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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.49, 840.92 and 497.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.49, 840.92 and 497.79 is: 687.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.49 : 840.92 = 497.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.49/840.92 = 497.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.49x = 840.92 × 497.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.49x = 418,599.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,599.08/608.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.93

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