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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.34, 839.71 and 422.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.34, 839.71 and 422.07 is: 582.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.34 : 839.71 = 422.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.34/839.71 = 422.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.34x = 839.71 × 422.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.34x = 354,417.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,417.44/608.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.60

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