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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.88, 839.88 and 434.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.88, 839.88 and 434.28 is: 599.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.88 : 839.88 = 434.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.88/839.88 = 434.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.88x = 839.88 × 434.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.88x = 364,743.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,743.09/608.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.04

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