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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.28, 911.32 and 391.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.28, 911.32 and 391.44 is: 586.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.28 : 911.32 = 391.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.28/911.32 = 391.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.28x = 911.32 × 391.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.28x = 356,727.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,727.10/608.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.45

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