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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.54, 845.42 and 602.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.54, 845.42 and 602.83 is: 837.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.54 : 845.42 = 602.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.54/845.42 = 602.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.54x = 845.42 × 602.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.54x = 509,644.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,644.54/608.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.49

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