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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.97, 839.84 and 546.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.97, 839.84 and 546.15 is: 753.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.97 : 839.84 = 546.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.97/839.84 = 546.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.97x = 839.84 × 546.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.97x = 458,675.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,675.89/608.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.20

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