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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.44, 839.82 and 411.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.44, 839.82 and 411.92 is: 568.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.44 : 839.82 = 411.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.44/839.82 = 411.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.44x = 839.82 × 411.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.44x = 345,938.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,938.65/608.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.57

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