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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.85, 832.76 and 599.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.85, 832.76 and 599.28 is: 819.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.85 : 832.76 = 599.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.85/832.76 = 599.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.85x = 832.76 × 599.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.85x = 499,060.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,060.60/608.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.68

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