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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.12, 838.82 and 421.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.12, 838.82 and 421.52 is: 581.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.12 : 838.82 = 421.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.12/838.82 = 421.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.12x = 838.82 × 421.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.12x = 353,579.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,579.41/608.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.43

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