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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.22, 912.06 and 579.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.22, 912.06 and 579.60 is: 869.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.22 : 912.06 = 579.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.22/912.06 = 579.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.22x = 912.06 × 579.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.22x = 528,629.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,629.98/608.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.14

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