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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.17, 913.47 and 445.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.17, 913.47 and 445.36 is: 668.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.17 : 913.47 = 445.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.17/913.47 = 445.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.17x = 913.47 × 445.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.17x = 406,823.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,823.00/608.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.93

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