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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.64, 838.67 and 418.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.64, 838.67 and 418.84 is: 578.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.64 : 838.67 = 418.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.64/838.67 = 418.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.64x = 838.67 × 418.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.64x = 351,264.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,264.35/607.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.08

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