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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.13, 839.56 and 419.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.13, 839.56 and 419.35 is: 578.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.13 : 839.56 = 419.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.13/839.56 = 419.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.13x = 839.56 × 419.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.13x = 352,069.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,069.49/608.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.94

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