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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.61, 840.88 and 432.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.61, 840.88 and 432.24 is: 597.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.61 : 840.88 = 432.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.61/840.88 = 432.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.61x = 840.88 × 432.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.61x = 363,459.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,459.36/608.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.19

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