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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.13, 838.18 and 418.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.13, 838.18 and 418.35 is: 577.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.13 : 838.18 = 418.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.13/838.18 = 418.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.13x = 838.18 × 418.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.13x = 350,652.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,652.60/607.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.56

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