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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.10, 839.64 and 422.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.10, 839.64 and 422.20 is: 582.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.10 : 839.64 = 422.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.10/839.64 = 422.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.10x = 839.64 × 422.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.10x = 354,496.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,496.01/608.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.96

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