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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.49, 838.41 and 411.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.49, 838.41 and 411.66 is: 567.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.49 : 838.41 = 411.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.49/838.41 = 411.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.49x = 838.41 × 411.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.49x = 345,139.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,139.86/608.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.21

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