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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.36, 838.96 and 421.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.36, 838.96 and 421.88 is: 581.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.36 : 838.96 = 421.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.36/838.96 = 421.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.36x = 838.96 × 421.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.36x = 353,940.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,940.44/608.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.79

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