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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.96, 839.52 and 485.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.96, 839.52 and 485.04 is: 668.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.96 : 839.52 = 485.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.96/839.52 = 485.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.96x = 839.52 × 485.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.96x = 407,200.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,200.78/608.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.68

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