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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.70, 838.08 and 544.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.70, 838.08 and 544.82 is: 750.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.70 : 838.08 = 544.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.70/838.08 = 544.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.70x = 838.08 × 544.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.70x = 456,598.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,598.56/608.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.12

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