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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.56, 840.92 and 433.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.56, 840.92 and 433.60 is: 599.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.56 : 840.92 = 433.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.56/840.92 = 433.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.56x = 840.92 × 433.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.56x = 364,622.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,622.91/608.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.16

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