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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.10, 838.18 and 411.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.10, 838.18 and 411.54 is: 567.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.10 : 838.18 = 411.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.10/838.18 = 411.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.10x = 838.18 × 411.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.10x = 344,944.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,944.60/608.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.25

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