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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.03, 839.73 and 422.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.03, 839.73 and 422.68 is: 582.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.03 : 839.73 = 422.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.03/839.73 = 422.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.03x = 839.73 × 422.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.03x = 354,937.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,937.08/609.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.79

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