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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.76, 840.08 and 332.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.76, 840.08 and 332.76 is: 459.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.76 : 840.08 = 332.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.76/840.08 = 332.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.76x = 840.08 × 332.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.76x = 279,545.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,545.02/608.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.20

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