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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.52, 834.18 and 597.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.52, 834.18 and 597.48 is: 819.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.52 : 834.18 = 597.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.52/834.18 = 597.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.52x = 834.18 × 597.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.52x = 498,405.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,405.87/608.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.05

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