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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.36, 839.50 and 411.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.36, 839.50 and 411.93 is: 568.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.36 : 839.50 = 411.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.36/839.50 = 411.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.36x = 839.50 × 411.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.36x = 345,814.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,814.21/608.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.44

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