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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.82, 839.97 and 484.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.82, 839.97 and 484.79 is: 668.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.82 : 839.97 = 484.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.82/839.97 = 484.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.82x = 839.97 × 484.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.82x = 407,204.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,204.86/608.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.85

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