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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.26, 838.31 and 411.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.26, 838.31 and 411.09 is: 567.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.26 : 838.31 = 411.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.26/838.31 = 411.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.26x = 838.31 × 411.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.26x = 344,618.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,618.80/607.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.50

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