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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.87, 840.40 and 499.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.87, 840.40 and 499.52 is: 689.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.87 : 840.40 = 499.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.87/840.40 = 499.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.87x = 840.40 × 499.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.87x = 419,794.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,794.14/608.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.47

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