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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.14, 916.18 and 600.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.14, 916.18 and 600.58 is: 904.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.14 : 916.18 = 600.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.14/916.18 = 600.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.14x = 916.18 × 600.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.14x = 550,239.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,239.38/608.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.79

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