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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.38, 908.80 and 508.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.38, 908.80 and 508.83 is: 761.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.38 : 908.80 = 508.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.38/908.80 = 508.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.38x = 908.80 × 508.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.38x = 462,424.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,424.70/607.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.34

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