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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.43, 839.50 and 422.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.43, 839.50 and 422.53 is: 583.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.43 : 839.50 = 422.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.43/839.50 = 422.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.43x = 839.50 × 422.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.43x = 354,713.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,713.94/608.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.00

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