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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.08, 910.68 and 511.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.08, 910.68 and 511.60 is: 766.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.08 : 910.68 = 511.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.08/910.68 = 511.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.08x = 910.68 × 511.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.08x = 465,903.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,903.89/608.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.19

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