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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.08, 909.72 and 584.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.08, 909.72 and 584.08 is: 873.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.08 : 909.72 = 584.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.08/909.72 = 584.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.08x = 909.72 × 584.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.08x = 531,349.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,349.26/608.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.81

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