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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.60, 856.08 and 608.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.60, 856.08 and 608.16 is: 837.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.60 : 856.08 = 608.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.60/856.08 = 608.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.60x = 856.08 × 608.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.60x = 520,633.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,633.61/621.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.57

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