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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.18, 838.40 and 430.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.18, 838.40 and 430.56 is: 593.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.18 : 838.40 = 430.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.18/838.40 = 430.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.18x = 838.40 × 430.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.18x = 360,981.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,981.50/608.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.54

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