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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.24, 912.84 and 417.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.24, 912.84 and 417.20 is: 626.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.24 : 912.84 = 417.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.24/912.84 = 417.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.24x = 912.84 × 417.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.24x = 380,836.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,836.85/608.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.13

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