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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.02, 908.79 and 537.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.02, 908.79 and 537.97 is: 808.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.02 : 908.79 = 537.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.02/908.79 = 537.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.02x = 908.79 × 537.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.02x = 488,901.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,901.76/605.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.08

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