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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.99, 839.94 and 422.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.99, 839.94 and 422.48 is: 582.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.99 : 839.94 = 422.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.99/839.94 = 422.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.99x = 839.94 × 422.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.99x = 354,853.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,853.65/608.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.70

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