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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.88, 838.49 and 421.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.88, 838.49 and 421.37 is: 581.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.88 : 838.49 = 421.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.88/838.49 = 421.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.88x = 838.49 × 421.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.88x = 353,312.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,312.42/607.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.23

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