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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.83, 840.54 and 412.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.83, 840.54 and 412.63 is: 569.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.83 : 840.54 = 412.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.83/840.54 = 412.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.83x = 840.54 × 412.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.83x = 346,832.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,832.02/608.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.67

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