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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.45, 839.84 and 412.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.45, 839.84 and 412.29 is: 569.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.45 : 839.84 = 412.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.45/839.84 = 412.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.45x = 839.84 × 412.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.45x = 346,255.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,255.57/608.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.08

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