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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.04, 917.01 and 560.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.04, 917.01 and 560.52 is: 845.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.04 : 917.01 = 560.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.04/917.01 = 560.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.04x = 917.01 × 560.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.04x = 514,002.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,002.45/608.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.34

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