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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.26, 907.96 and 563.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.26, 907.96 and 563.18 is: 840.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.26 : 907.96 = 563.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.26/907.96 = 563.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.26x = 907.96 × 563.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.26x = 511,344.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,344.91/608.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.67

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