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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.13, 910.85 and 502.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.13, 910.85 and 502.82 is: 753.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.13 : 910.85 = 502.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.13/910.85 = 502.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.13x = 910.85 × 502.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.13x = 457,993.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,993.60/608.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.12

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