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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.04, 839.50 and 412.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.04, 839.50 and 412.21 is: 568.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.04 : 839.50 = 412.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.04/839.50 = 412.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.04x = 839.50 × 412.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.04x = 346,050.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,050.30/609.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.19

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