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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.72, 838.69 and 508.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.72, 838.69 and 508.77 is: 700.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.72 : 838.69 = 508.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.72/838.69 = 508.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.72x = 838.69 × 508.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.72x = 426,699.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,699.04/608.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.98

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