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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.28, 912.72 and 415.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.28, 912.72 and 415.52 is: 623.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.28 : 912.72 = 415.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.28/912.72 = 415.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.28x = 912.72 × 415.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.28x = 379,253.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,253.41/608.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.48

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