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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.44, 839.22 and 411.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.44, 839.22 and 411.64 is: 567.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.44 : 839.22 = 411.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.44/839.22 = 411.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.44x = 839.22 × 411.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.44x = 345,456.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,456.52/608.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.77

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