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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.09, 838.18 and 411.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.09, 838.18 and 411.53 is: 567.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.09 : 838.18 = 411.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.09/838.18 = 411.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.09x = 838.18 × 411.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.09x = 344,936.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,936.22/608.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.25

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