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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.37, 859.06 and 608.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.37, 859.06 and 608.99 is: 837.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.37 : 859.06 = 608.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.37/859.06 = 608.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.37x = 859.06 × 608.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.37x = 523,158.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,158.95/624.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.90

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