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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.56, 839.94 and 431.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.56, 839.94 and 431.78 is: 595.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.56 : 839.94 = 431.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.56/839.94 = 431.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.56x = 839.94 × 431.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.56x = 362,671.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,671.84/608.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.95

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