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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608, 838.56 and 411.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608, 838.56 and 411.76 is: 567.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608 : 838.56 = 411.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608/838.56 = 411.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608x = 838.56 × 411.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608x = 345,285.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,285.47/608
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.90

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