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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.64, 839.94 and 332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.64, 839.94 and 332.64 is: 459.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.64 : 839.94 = 332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.64/839.94 = 332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.64x = 839.94 × 332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.64x = 279,397.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,397.64/608.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.05

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