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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.64, 839.76 and 387.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.64, 839.76 and 387.48 is: 534.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.64 : 839.76 = 387.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.64/839.76 = 387.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.64x = 839.76 × 387.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.64x = 325,390.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,390.20/608.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.62

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