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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.12, 908.44 and 523.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.12, 908.44 and 523.38 is: 785.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.12 : 908.44 = 523.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.12/908.44 = 523.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.12x = 908.44 × 523.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.12x = 475,459.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,459.33/605.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.73

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