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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.06, 911.27 and 501.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.06, 911.27 and 501.14 is: 751.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.06 : 911.27 = 501.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.06/911.27 = 501.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.06x = 911.27 × 501.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.06x = 456,666.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,666.79/608.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.03

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