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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.36, 839.03 and 422.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.36, 839.03 and 422.15 is: 582.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.36 : 839.03 = 422.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.36/839.03 = 422.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.36x = 839.03 × 422.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.36x = 354,190.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,190.21/608.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.21

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