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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.96, 840.30 and 411.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.96, 840.30 and 411.86 is: 568.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.96 : 840.30 = 411.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.96/840.30 = 411.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.96x = 840.30 × 411.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.96x = 346,085.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,085.96/608.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.32

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