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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.93, 838.86 and 484.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.93, 838.86 and 484.55 is: 667.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.93 : 838.86 = 484.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.93/838.86 = 484.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.93x = 838.86 × 484.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.93x = 406,469.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,469.61/608.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.51

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