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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.59, 838.53 and 411.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.59, 838.53 and 411.76 is: 567.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.59 : 838.53 = 411.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.59/838.53 = 411.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.59x = 838.53 × 411.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.59x = 345,273.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,273.11/608.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.33

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