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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.83, 841.94 and 597.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.83, 841.94 and 597.90 is: 826.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.83 : 841.94 = 597.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.83/841.94 = 597.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.83x = 841.94 × 597.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.83x = 503,395.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,395.93/608.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.83

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