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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.20, 908.14 and 519.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.20, 908.14 and 519.08 is: 778.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.20 : 908.14 = 519.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.20/908.14 = 519.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.20x = 908.14 × 519.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.20x = 471,394.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,394.72/605.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.91

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