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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.52, 838.26 and 420.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.52, 838.26 and 420.72 is: 580.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.52 : 838.26 = 420.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.52/838.26 = 420.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.52x = 838.26 × 420.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.52x = 352,672.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,672.75/607.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.51

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