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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.16, 839.07 and 421.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.16, 839.07 and 421.32 is: 581.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.16 : 839.07 = 421.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.16/839.07 = 421.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.16x = 839.07 × 421.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.16x = 353,516.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,516.97/608.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.29

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