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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.68, 839.10 and 433.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.68, 839.10 and 433.72 is: 597.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.68 : 839.10 = 433.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.68/839.10 = 433.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.68x = 839.10 × 433.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.68x = 363,934.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,934.45/608.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.91

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