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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.36, 839.80 and 412.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.36, 839.80 and 412.44 is: 569.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.36 : 839.80 = 412.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.36/839.80 = 412.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.36x = 839.80 × 412.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.36x = 346,367.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,367.11/608.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.35

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