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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.09, 839.50 and 431.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.09, 839.50 and 431.10 is: 595.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.09 : 839.50 = 431.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.09/839.50 = 431.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.09x = 839.50 × 431.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.09x = 361,907.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,907.37/608.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.16

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