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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.06, 911.98 and 506

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.06, 911.98 and 506 is: 758.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.06 : 911.98 = 506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.06/911.98 = 506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.06x = 911.98 × 506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.06x = 461,461.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,461.88/608.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.91

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