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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.18, 839.79 and 434.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.18, 839.79 and 434.22 is: 598.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.18 : 839.79 = 434.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.18/839.79 = 434.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.18x = 839.79 × 434.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.18x = 364,653.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,653.61/609.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.60

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