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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.30, 839.14 and 411.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.30, 839.14 and 411.88 is: 568.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.30 : 839.14 = 411.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.30/839.14 = 411.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.30x = 839.14 × 411.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.30x = 345,624.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,624.98/608.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.18

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