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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.72, 839.22 and 398.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.72, 839.22 and 398.48 is: 549.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.72 : 839.22 = 398.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.72/839.22 = 398.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.72x = 839.22 × 398.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.72x = 334,412.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,412.39/608.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.37

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