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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.13, 911.62 and 459.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.13, 911.62 and 459.66 is: 689.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.13 : 911.62 = 459.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.13/911.62 = 459.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.13x = 911.62 × 459.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.13x = 419,032.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,032.41/608.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.05

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