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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.11, 839.80 and 422.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.11, 839.80 and 422.27 is: 582.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.11 : 839.80 = 422.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.11/839.80 = 422.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.11x = 839.80 × 422.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.11x = 354,622.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,622.35/609.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.20

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