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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.04, 838.13 and 411.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.04, 838.13 and 411.21 is: 566.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.04 : 838.13 = 411.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.04/838.13 = 411.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.04x = 838.13 × 411.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.04x = 344,645.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,645.38/608.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.81

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