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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.78, 839.38 and 422.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.78, 839.38 and 422.43 is: 582.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.78 : 839.38 = 422.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.78/839.38 = 422.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.78x = 839.38 × 422.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.78x = 354,579.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,579.29/608.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.44

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