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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.61, 840.06 and 398.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.61, 840.06 and 398.90 is: 550.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.61 : 840.06 = 398.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.61/840.06 = 398.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.61x = 840.06 × 398.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.61x = 335,095.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,095.73/608.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.59

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