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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.13, 914.22 and 563.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.13, 914.22 and 563.04 is: 846.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.13 : 914.22 = 563.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.13/914.22 = 563.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.13x = 914.22 × 563.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.13x = 514,742.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,742.43/608.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.43

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